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Many Southeast Asian forests could weather climate change if we leave them be
Wanton logging has already wreaked havoc with tropical forests in the region, greatly reducing their sizes.
The world’s boreal forests may be shrinking from climate change
Boreal forests’ northward advance has been slower than expected, but their southern retreat has been faster.
Deforestation leads to the prevalence of viruses
The destruction of tropical rainforests harms the diversity of mosquito species, causing more resilient species to become prevalent.
The US is spending billions to reduce forest fire risks
While that sounds like a lot, it’s nowhere close to enough to treat every acre that needs it.
In Ecuador, a historic vote shuts down Amazon oil expansion
For nearly 20 years, activists sought to protect Ecuador's rainforest and its people from oil extraction. On Sunday, they won.
Walmart banks on fashion made with Rubi’s captured carbon
Twins Neeka and Leila Mashouf invented a way to make fabric from captured carbon. Walmart and other brands want to make zero-carbon clothes.