Rain forests that once grew over 14 percent of the land on Earth now cover only about 6 percent. And if current deforestation rates continue, these critical habitats could disappear from the ...

Biodiversity loss has accelerated at an alarming rate in recent decades, driven largely by human activities such as clearing ...

Drawing on a wealth of research, we’ve identified 11 "deforestation fronts" where the largest concentrations of forest loss or severe degradation are expected in the near future. Without action to ...

But many of the world’s forests are protected, not only for their natural beauty, but because they are key in addressing two other crises: biodiversity loss ... photos, and videos of ...

The logging and conversion to palm oil plantations for "bio-fuel" energy has led to deforestation, a loss of biodiversity and cost the ... Wallace, standing near the coast, described "a magnificent ...

Experts warn that deforestation exacerbates climate change, weakens carbon sequestration, and increases flood risks in coastal areas. Indicators show that the loss of forest cover in Cross River ...

It’s critical that deforestation is taken up at the highest level of government and that coordinated and targeted actions and partnerships are formed to address the global challenge to halt and ...