An increasing number of people depend on healthy forests for sustenance and climate stability is endangering these trees. Deforestation and climate change pose threats that threaten their survival. Governments and companies from around the world have pledged their efforts to reduce deforestation. But is their effort having any tangible results? Increased awareness Advocacy campaigns aim […]
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Deforestation poses a grave threat to wildlife, especially migratory bird species. This global issue leads to other problems like habitat degradation and ecosystem disruption, creating additional problems along the way. Forest degradation is driven by high demand for crops like soy, palm oil, cocoa and coffee which we consume every day. These crops form part […]
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Deforestation unquestionably has some short-term economic gains, but these should not be used as an excuse to delay or roll back legislation to stop forest destruction – the long-term costs are far greater. Agriculture is responsible for most global deforestation, clearing land for crops such as coffee, palm oil, soy and rubber – products we […]
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Deforestation unquestionably has short-term economic benefits for some, yet losing medicinal plants makes treating diseases like malaria or STDs more challenging in communities that rely solely on traditional medicine. Many top-selling prescription in the U.S. contain plant compounds as ingredients. Forest regrowth forests have been found to possess greater medicinal plant diversity than logged forests, […]
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Deforestation refers to the destruction of forests for purposes such as lumber production, agriculture (such as coffee or corn crops) or extraction (like mining oil and gas extraction). By cutting down forests for such purposes, deforestation removes trees that provide essential services like pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere while contributing to water cycle […]
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Indigenous communities have a proven record of protecting forests. Furthermore, a recent study demonstrated their expertise at overseeing regional biodiversity. Stopping tropical deforestation alone won’t do. Communities must also benefit from what the natural world provides them – so recognizing Indigenous rights legally is critical. Deforestation Indigenous tribes across the globe depend on forests for […]
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Deforestation is one of the primary contributors to climate change. Clearing away forests releases carbon dioxide that they store through photosynthesis, contributing to global warming and worsening global temperatures. Deforestation’s consequences extend far beyond greenhouse gas emissions; local populations in and around forests also bear its burden as large companies that produce palm oil, soy […]
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Forests provide home to an estimated 80% of all species on Earth, helping regulate climate, contain many medicinal plants, and providing an invaluable source of fresh water. Agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation. Large-scale commercial agriculture – specifically cattle ranching and cultivation of soya beans and oil palm – accounts for 40 percent of […]
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Research led by University of Oxford transportation professor Christian Brand has shown that choosing to ride a bicycle over driving reduces emissions by 67%. Kansas City residents from both sides of the state line participated in this year’s Green Commute Challenge by using personal or shared ebikes, public transportation, or both to take cars off […]
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Green finance is revolutionizing global economies by prioritizing sustainable investments over business as usual. But not all sustainable investments are the same; some may invest in pollution-free energy while others focus on efficiency or policy addressing social issues. Due to global climate change and melting polar ice caps, more investors are turning their focus toward […]