Deforestation is responsible for 11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, half of which are the result of internationally traded agriculture products. On its own, the EU accounts for as much as 36 percent of all global imports of crop and livestock products associated with … [Read more...] about The EU steps up its efforts to protect and restore the world’s forests
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Costa Rica has doubled its forest cover in the past 30 years
Long committed to the environment, Costa Rica has often been praised for its successful efforts in sustainability, biodiversity, and other protections. More recently, the nation has made headlines by pledging to go entirely fossil-free by 2050. In an interview with The New … [Read more...] about Costa Rica has doubled its forest cover in the past 30 years
America’s largest grocery chain to create and adopt a no-deforestation policy
Two years ago, the Union of Concerned Scientists released a report that ranked 13 major food companies on their deforestation-free beef commitments and practices, highlighting that fact that, "beef is the largest driver of tropical deforestation – and companies that buy beef from … [Read more...] about America’s largest grocery chain to create and adopt a no-deforestation policy
A Brazilian couple brought an entire rainforest back to life in 20 years
In the early 1990s, Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado was stationed in East Africa where he was covering the horrific accounts of the Rwanda genocide. Following this traumatizing project, Salgado decided to find solace in the lap of a lush and lively rainforest … [Read more...] about A Brazilian couple brought an entire rainforest back to life in 20 years
Norway to pay Indonesia for cutting emissions and reducing deforestation
In 2010 Norway signed a $1 billion deal with Indonesia which aimed to reward the developing country for efforts that reduce deforestation, improve forest preservation, and cut carbon emissions. Home to the world’s third largest tropical forest, Indonesia is also the biggest … [Read more...] about Norway to pay Indonesia for cutting emissions and reducing deforestation