Global Deforestation
This section is intended to collect data on the current status of global deforestation. This is accomplished through the utilization of APIs, databases, news sources, MapBuilders, and academic journals.
Global forest loss map
Credits: University of Maryland, department of geographical sciences.
Results from time-series analysis of Landsat images characterizing forest extent and change.
Trees are defined as vegetation taller than 5m in height and are expressed as a percentage per output grid cell as ‘2000 Percent Tree Cover’. ‘Forest Cover Loss’ is defined as a stand-replacement disturbance, or a change from a forest to non-forest state, during the period 2000–2019. ‘Forest Cover Gain’ is defined as the inverse of loss, or a non-forest to forest change entirely within the period 2000–2012. ‘Forest Loss Year’ is a disaggregation of total ‘Forest Loss’ to annual time scales.
Reference 2000 and 2019 imagery are median observations from a set of quality assessment-passed growing season observations.
News List
Mennonites in Colombia face trial for deforestation
BOGOTA — Colombia says it will prosecute 12 Mennonites for deforestation in the country's east, where the austere Christian sect is expanding its agricultural footprint and clashing with Indigenous groups.
The twelve defendants, all Mexican nationals... [1225 chars]
Sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries
There have been many developments in sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries in recent years. This article, based on a recently published book on the subject from CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, USA, will highlight these developments.
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Costa Rica reversed deforestation and regrew its rainforest. How?
For several decades now, the story of the world’s rainforests has been the same tragic one: These iconic, animal-filled ecosystems are getting cut down to make way for farms and ranches, roads and mines. And it doesn’t appear to be changing. In 2024,... [9964 chars]
Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning
BANGKOK – Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, the threat of state takeovers.
Deadly flooding in Indonesia
has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster.
But environmentalis... [3894 chars]
COP30's Shift to Implementation: A New Era in Climate Multilateralism
At the recent COP30 climate conference, leaders shifted focus from negotiation to implementation, marking a new era in climate multilateralism. Led by Túlio Andrade, the event emphasized voluntary approaches for transitioning away from fossil fuels a... [806 chars]
Tropical Forests: Nature’s Rainmakers and Economic Prowess
A recent study emphasizes the crucial role tropical forests play in generating rainfall, highlighting the ecological and economic impact of their preservation.
Through a process called 'evapotranspiration', forests transfer moisture to the atmosphere... [444 chars]
India’s huge new megaport off Southeast Asia gets green go-ahead
The infrastructure plan involves building a transshipment port, airport, power plant and a township on the island, located close to the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
India’s environment minister last September called i... [502 chars]
What are the major challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover?
Although the island’s location and proximity to the Malacca Strait make it important for both economic and strategic purposes, it holds immense ecological and social value as well. It is a nesting site for the giant leatherback turtle, megapodes, and... [10757 chars]
News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews