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
Environmentalists celebrate Lula's reelection in Brazil: 'The Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief'
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are celebrating the reelection in Brazil of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which brings the prospect of a continued focus on stopping the illegal cutting of the A... [5492 chars]
Over 32,000 trees near Bhimashankar sanctuary to be felled ahead of Modi visit: Sanjay Raut
A purported order to fell 32,490 trees for a hydropower project near the eco-sensitive region of Maharashtra’s Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked fresh criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who linked the directive to Prime Mini... [1964 chars]
Lula’s Historic Election Victory Raises Hopes for Amazon Rainforest Protection
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection has been welcomed by environmentalists as a major victory for democracy and the protection of the Amazon rainforest. His return to office in 2023 has coincided with a significant decline in d... [3185 chars]
Lula’s Win Keeps The Hope For Democracy Alive
Brazil’s incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has won re-election for a fourth non-consecutive term in Sunday’s run-off against his far-right rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro and a member of the Lib... [2713 chars]
Greens see red in Torrent Power unit in Karjat; actor calls for ‘plate-banging’ stir over tree cutting
Environmental activists led by actor Sayaji Shinde have come together to oppose large-scale felling of trees for a proposed project of Gujarat-based Torrent Power in Karjat taluka of Maharashtra's Raigad district, calling for a united resistance agai... [3579 chars]
Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s election has been hailed as a win for democracy and the Amazon.
Since his return to office in 2023, deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest has hit a record low, dropping 42 per cent in the ... [3882 chars]
Lula beats Trump-aligned Bolsonaro in Brazil Presidential election: What happens next for US ties and the Amazon
Synopsis
In a decisive victory, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has clinched the presidency of Brazil for the fourth time, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s diplomatic ties with the United States under Donald Trump. Lula's agenda includes combatt... [3706 chars]
Wolves Invade Village After Illegal Deforestation For Data Centers
AI, and the immense amount of computer cooling it demands, is already infamous for its water consumption. Its environmental damage isn’t strictly limited to one element. In fact, two small towns are discovering the cascading effects encapsulating all... [1893 chars]
Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Deforestation is threatening fish populations and the livelihoods of fishing communities along the Mbali River, as residents of Boali report increasingly scarce catches.
Jean-Romeo Senguemboli, a local fisherman, says trees are being cut down to prod... [1188 chars]
How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future
SAO PAULO (AP) — While Brazil's presidential candidates have not made policy of the Amazon a major campaign topic, climate scientists and environmentalists say the winner of Sunday's race could determine whether, and how soon, the world's largest rai... [1972 chars]
News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews