deforestation
This DJ is Heading Deep Into Indonesia's Jungles to Record the Sounds of a Vanishing Ecosystem
"We must admit that the forest is decreasing more and more each year, and that we need to act now to try to save the beautiful sounds that remain there."
Inside the Illegal Industry Cutting Down Indonesia's Rainforests
The Leuser ecosystem is supposed to be protected land. But the designation has done little to stop the spread of illegal logging syndicates.
How one country learned to stop killing the rainforest
The monkey-killing fat you've never heard of is everywhere.
15,000 Scientists From 184 Countries Are Warning Humankind We Are Screwed
Human impacts on the environment are putting our future at risk, they say.
15,000 Scientists From 184 Countries Are Warning Humankind We Are Screwed
Human impacts on the environment are putting our future at risk, they say.
Bugs Are the Worst Part of Going Outside and Climate Change Is Making It Worse
Bug spray will soon be as ubiquitous as sunscreen. Long sleeves in hot weather will lose their dorky reputation.
The Largest Ever Amazon Restoration Project Is Set to Happen in Brazil
But the Brazilian government is still encouraging miners and loggers in the region.
Fighting Deforestation Is Giving Hope to Sudanese Refugees in Uganda
One of the biggest refugee settlements in the world is giving refugees the chance to earn a living and regenerate forests at the same time.
Hundreds of Colorful Painted Trees Protest Illegal Logging in Romania
Mihai Topescu and a team of volunteers are covering the Dumbrava Forest in all the colors of the rainbow.
Indonesia's Haze Season Is Going To Get Worse
A new study casts doubt on the common belief that the country's annual fires will always subside during the wet season.
Time Is Running Out: The Twin Perils of Deforestation and Climate Change
After the People's Climate March, it's more important than ever that concerned citizens make their voices heard about the complex relationship between rainforests and climate change.
Forests Can Resist Climate Change, So Humans Should Too
What, exactly, is the relationship between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions? The Rainforest Alliance breaks down the science for you—and outlines an innovative approach to keep forests standing.