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Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop itSeptember 29, 2025 – Large scale destruction of trees—deforestation—affects ecosystems, climate, and even increases risk for zoonotic diseases spreading to humans.
What is ‘sloth fever’? This rare Amazon virus is spreading—here's what you should knowAugust 22, 2025 – So far in 2025, the illness has sickened over 12,000 people in 11 countries across the Americas.
Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?November 04, 2021 – Skepticism is warranted. But billions of dollars have been promised—and new data on carbon emissions provide grounds for hope.
Deforestation is leading to more infectious diseases in humansNovember 22, 2019 – As more and more forest is cleared around the world, scientists fear that the next deadly pandemic could emerge from what lives within them.
The Amazon is burning at record rates—and deforestation is to blameAugust 21, 2019 – The blazes are so huge that smoke can be seen from space, and experts say the fires could have major climate impacts.
Drones Spray Tree Seeds From the Sky to Fight DeforestationNovember 29, 2017 – These innovators are combating climate change and restoring forests with the latest technology.
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Can technology save our forests?March 20, 2022 – As the world’s forests continue to shrink, how can technology from satellites to smartphones be used to win the war against illegal deforestation?What’s behind the strange rash of ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?February 04, 2025 – For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as forests vanish, sightings are on the rise—offering a glimpse into how folklore is changing with the landscape.
How Héctor Bellerín became the environmental conscience of global soccerMarch 18, 2025 – Plenty of athletes like to speak their minds. Few use their influence, as Bellerín has, to advocate for sustainability.
Meet the women working to bring Freetown back from the brink of climate emergencyMarch 18, 2025 – The city’s mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, and its first chief heat officer, Eugenia Kargbo, have teamed up to protect citizens from extreme heat and replenish Sierra Leone’s tropical rainforests.
‘This is Cofán land’: the fight to save Amazonia from intrudersJune 28, 2024 – The Cofán people in Ecuador watch over the forest to defend it from invaders. After studying in the U.S., Hugo Lucitante returned home to help.
Leopards are the ultimate survivors. Can they endure these growing challenges?July 04, 2024 – These cats face a plethora of threats from shrinking habitat, diminishing prey, conflict with humans, poaching, and more. But a new report describes isolated success stories that show population declines can be reversed.
Don't cut them down: Letting dead trees rot can help make new lifeMay 31, 2024 – From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary.
How to keep ticks out of your backyardJuly 05, 2023 – From landscaping tips to insecticide treatments, here’s what experts recommend to mitigate these unseen foes—and the animals that bring them to your doorstep.
This is the world’s most expensive cowJanuary 24, 2024 – Valued at over $4 million, the Brazilian Nelore cow dominates Brazil’s lucrative beef industry.
Supermarket Beef Is Battleground for Deforestation DebateMay 02, 2016 – One of Brazil’s largest supermarkets, Pão de Açúcar, has agreed to stop selling beef produced on deforested land …
