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A groundbreaking $125 billion global fund designed to pay tropical countries for forest protection is facing fierce criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups who say it could actually worsen deforestation and burden developing nations with debt. The Tropical Forests Forever…
A devastating cycle is unfolding across West Africa, where widespread deforestation is accelerating a water crisis that now threatens over 122 million people in Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria. A comprehensive 12-year study using satellite data has revealed the stark reality:…
Indonesia has announced an ambitious pledge to recognize Indigenous and customary community rights to 3.5 million acres of forest by 2029—a promise that would quadruple the country’s officially recognized customary forests. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni unveiled the plan at…
For centuries, Sweden’s vast boreal forests have been the stuff of legends—dark, mysterious woodlands that provided sustenance and shelter to generations. Today, these same forests fuel a global industry, making Sweden one of the world’s largest exporters of paper, timber,…
A remarkable wildlife discovery in Nepal has scientists both celebrating and concerned about the elusive Asian golden cat. A single photograph captured by camera traps in Nepal’s Jajarkot district has extended the species’ known range westward by nearly 400 kilometers…
Today's top environmental stories: climate action, wildlife conservation, renewable energy, and sustainability news from around the world. Updated Nov 7, 2025.
Brazil unveiled an ambitious new financing mechanism at the COP30 climate summit in Belém that could revolutionize how the world protects its remaining tropical forests. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) represents a groundbreaking shift from traditional conservation funding by…
Today's top environmental stories: climate action, wildlife conservation, renewable energy, and sustainability news from around the world. Updated Nov 6, 2025.
The collapse of carbon offset markets is putting successful forest conservation projects at risk, leaving communities and ecosystems that depend on this funding in jeopardy. After investigations revealed that most carbon offsets failed to deliver genuine emissions reductions, investment money…
In the mountainous villages of northern Thailand, a health crisis unfolds each year as thick smoke blankets communities like Nong Krating. “The sky gets dark, it’s uncomfortable when we breathe,” explains Sawattiphon Wongkasettakon, a former village deputy chief, describing how…
