Leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
Sep 24, 2014, 9:25 am By Rhett Butler
Dozens of companies, non-profit organizations, and governments pledged to work together to halve…Cargill commits to zero deforestation across entire global supply chain: all commodities
Sep 24, 2014, 5:34 am By Rhett Butler
Cargill, one of the world's largest agricultural companies, has extended its zero deforestation…Norway to pay Liberia to stop deforestation
Sep 23, 2014, 7:50 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
In one of the many major announcements that have come out of the UN Climate Summit in New York this…Fragmented forests hurt some bat species, may benefit others
Sep 23, 2014, 4:18 pm By Tiffany Roufs
Development of roads and other structures disturb large, continuous patches of habitat for wildlife.…Leonard DiCaprio to UN Climate Summit: 'You can make history or you will be vilified by it'
Sep 23, 2014, 3:22 pm By Jeremy Hance
Actor, environmental activist, and recently named UN Messenger of Peace, Leonardo DiCaprio, spoke…Dissolving pulp: the threat to Indonesia’s forests you’ve probably never heard of
Sep 23, 2014, 2:13 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
If the term “dissolving pulp” evokes nothing for you, you’re not alone. Not many people have…Climate coup: Rockefeller announces they are dropping fossil fuel investments
Sep 22, 2014, 5:52 pm By Jeremy Hance
In 1870, John D. Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company. Rapidly becoming the world's largest…Chinese now emit more carbon per capita than Europeans
Sep 22, 2014, 4:32 pm By Jeremy Hance
Last year, the people of China emitted more carbon per person than those in the EU, according this…Over half a million people march for climate action worldwide, shattering turnout predictions
Sep 22, 2014, 12:26 pm By Jeremy Hance
Around 570,000 people took part in marches around the world yesterday calling for action on climate…Feeding the planet while saving forests
Sep 22, 2014, 9:52 am By Rhett Butler
Cattle ranching, palm oil production, soy cultivation, and other forms of commercial agriculture…Extinction island? Plans to log half an island could endanger over 40 species
Sep 22, 2014, 9:36 am By Jeremy Hance
Woodlark Island is a rare place on the planet today. This small island off the coast Papua New…Scientists rebut NYTimes op-ed 'To Save the Planet, Don’t Plant Trees'
Sep 22, 2014, 4:39 am By Rhett Butler
The following is a response from a group of scientists' -- including 6 members of the National…Palm oil giants announce deforestation moratorium -- effective immediately
Sep 20, 2014, 8:46 am By Rhett Butler
Five of the world's largest palm oil producers have announced an immediate moratorium on palm oil…After 12 years, Indonesia finally ratifies transboundary haze agreement
Sep 19, 2014, 6:49 pm By Rhett Butler
Indonesia ended 12 years of stalling this week, becoming the last ASEAN nation to ratify an…Changing climate, changing conservation paradigms in Canada's boreal forests
Sep 19, 2014, 6:13 pm By Brittany Stewart
Crackling heat and thick billowing smoke raced across the landscape. After weeks of scorching dry…Is there hope for the vaquita? IUCN calls for action to save world's smallest, rarest porpoise
Sep 19, 2014, 1:39 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
Since the baiji was declared extinct in the early aughts, the vaquita has taken its unenviable…Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts to cut palm oil linked to deforestation
Sep 19, 2014, 4:18 am By Rhett Butler
Two of the world's largest doughnut brands this week committed to sourcing safeguards that move them…Brazil suspends Tapajos dam auction due to indigenous concerns
Sep 19, 2014, 1:16 am By Rhett ButlerBrazilian authorities have suspended the auction of the centerpiece of the massive Tapajós…World population could surpass THIRTEEN billion by the end of the century
Sep 18, 2014, 6:14 pm By Tiffany Roufs
By 2100, over 13 billion people could be walking the planet. That's the conclusion of a new study…Legislation protecting Indonesia's indigenous communities is not good enough, says advocacy group
Sep 18, 2014, 3:26 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
Approaching final legalization, an advocacy group for Indonesia’s indigenous communities has asked…
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