By Maxwell Radwin One of South America’s largest ecosystems saw an increase in deforestation last year, with agriculture, ...

Deforestation can cause catastrophic flooding as well. And scientists see that deforestation has a significant effect on ...

Scientists examined satellite images of the Brazilian biome from 2010 to 2020. The results indicate that over 186,000 ha of ...

The nation is located in a busy earthquake zone and faces high levels of deforestation – factors that are linked to flooding and landslides, though it wasn't immediately clear if the areas hit ...

The global conversation around deforestation has evolved significantly ... and even provide protection against coastal flooding. These services are essential components of countries ...

There are many causes of rainforest deforestation, which leads to loss of habitats, soil erosion, flooding and global warming. International agreements, 'debt for nature' swaps and selective ...

Changes to regulation are pushing companies to protect forests, but the economic arguments for conservation should be taken just as seriously.

absorb more carbon dioxide and reduce the risk of flooding. So what can we do to help? On a global scale, governments can introduce regulations that slow down and eventually stop deforestation.