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The forgotten Amazon: we must get serious about deforestation in Bolivia
Bolivia is not only at the centre of the rush for lithium. It is also one of the world leaders in deforestation.
How plants know when they are touched
"It is quite surprising how finely sensitive plants cells are," a scientist says.
As India’s temps rise, there’s hope in Kolkata’s urban heat
Kolkata faces some of the world's greatest climate challenges, urban heat among them. Here's what some scientists think will help.
Forests in the US are feeling the brunt of climate change
Even if they remain forests, the type of forest will be very different in the western part of the country, scientists say.
Is sustainable forestry a myth or a reality?
Since forests are such a critical part of life on Earth, keeping them safe is vital.
Rainforests pump water round the tropics, but this effect is weakening
By pumping water from the land into the air, tropical forests also function like a heart.