Rainforests are crucial in the fight against climate change. But deforestation remains a significant threat as the global demand for food continues to rise.
Mongabay: Deforestation in Earth’s largest rainforest continues to plummet despite a rise in fires
Deforestation in Earth’s largest rainforest continues to plummet despite a rise in fires
Phys.org: Deforestation is drying out the Amazon rainforest faster than previously thought
Deforestation is having a more devastating effect on the Amazon rainforest than earlier data suggested. While cutting down large swaths of trees destroys vital habitats, it also harms the region's ...
WRIC: Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says
PBS: Extreme drought, wildfires and deforestation battered the Amazon rainforest in 2024
The Hill: Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest slowed by nearly half compared to the year before, according to government satellite data released Wednesday. It’s the largest ...
Deforestation has reduced rainfall over the Amazon, suggesting the rainforest could reach a catastrophic tipping point sooner than expected. Satellite observations and rain gauge measurements show ...
Deforestation reduces shade and rainfall while increasing the risk of wildfires, all driving up temperatures. Deforestation could be responsible for over one-third of the warming experienced by people in the affected regions, which the authors say highlights the importance of protecting tropical forests.