Tropical deforestation's toll on human life, and other climate and ...
Sep 4, 2025 · Deforestation reduces shade and rainfall while increasing the risk of wildfires, all driving up temperatures. Deforestation could be responsible for over one-third of the warming experienced …
A deforestation guide: Everything from forests to farming | World ...
Oct 11, 2022 · Deforestation is the clearing of forested land with the purpose of converting it for use in another way, such as agriculture, mining or raising livestock. Earth has lost more than 1 billion acres …
Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know
Jun 17, 2025 · A new World Resources Institute report paints a concerning picture for the world’s forests. Old-growth forests and ancient trees are critical for climate stability, biodiversity and human …
Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024
May 27, 2025 · While shifting global trade has helped boost Brazil's agricultural production, that sector risks driving deforestation in vital ecosystems like the Cerrado. Financial institutions and Indigenous …
Conserving and restoring forests for a food-secure future
Mar 21, 2025 · Forests and food security are deeply intertwined. Without urgent action, deforestation will continue to threaten global food supply, economies, biodiversity and the climate. By conserving and …
To tackle deforestation we must focus on land use. Here's why
Sep 13, 2022 · Stopping deforestation is crucial to cutting carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that 23% of global greenhouse gas …
The world needs rainforests to stop climate change. Can we save them ...
Nov 10, 2022 · Rainforests are crucial in the fight against climate change. But deforestation remains a significant threat as the global demand for food continues to rise.
Here's how tracing cattle in Brazil can reduce deforestation | World ...
Jan 15, 2024 · Cattle ranching in Brazil historically accounts for 24% of global annual tropical deforestation and plays an outsized role in global greenhouse gas emissions.
Why addressing deforestation is a strategic business priority
Dec 4, 2025 · Addressing deforestation is key for maintaining supply chain and business resilience, complying with regulations, and meeting stakeholder expectations. Transforming agricultural and …
Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic Forum
Jun 22, 2025 · Climate change, land degradation, deforestation and unsustainable land use cause some forests to emit more carbon than they absorb. Increasing nature restoration and conservation efforts …