The three countries, home to more than half of the world’s tropical rainforests, have agreed to negotiate a “funding mechanism” for conservation.
Tag: Forests and Forestry
Nepal Fights Deforestation, and Wins
An effort decades in the making is showing results in Nepal, a rare success story in a world of cascading climate disasters and despair.
Our Changing World: The Climate Crisis in Pictures
No single image tells the story of a climate in crisis, but our photographers have come back from their global travels with an encyclopedia’s worth of pictures that hint at the scope and devastation.
At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback
Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.
European Union Signals a Move Away from Wood Energy
Wood was supposed to help the E.U. reach its renewable energy goals. But it has contributed to increased emissions and a loss of Europe’s protected woodlands.
How to Save a Forest by Burning It
Prescribed burns are key to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Scientists are using high-tech tools to ensure they can be done safely in a warming world.
‘Magic in Her Hands.’ The Woman Bringing India’s Forests Back to Life
Tulsi Gowind Gowda has spent most of her more than 80 years planting and nurturing trees in southern India. “I like them more than anything else in my life,” she said.
Over Caves and Over Budget, Mexico’s Train Project Barrels Toward Disaster
Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.
Congo to Auction Off Oil and Gas Blocks In a Step Back for Climate Change
Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
Scenes of Devastation Emerge From a Fire-Ravaged Southwestern France
Two wildfires have ravaged nearly 80 square miles of forests, forcing 37,000 people to evacuate. The flames were fanned by a heat wave also feeding blazes in Greece, Portugal and Spain.