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The world’s tropical forests experienced a complex year in 2025, marked by encouraging reductions in deforestation rates alongside the emergence of less visible but equally concerning threats. While several regions saw significant slowdowns in forest clearing, other areas continued to…
The Darién Gap, a vast and nearly impenetrable forest spanning the border between South and Central America, has become an unlikely success story in the global fight against deforestation. This biodiverse wilderness, home to harpy eagles, jaguars, giant anteaters, and…
Chile establishes its 47th national park protecting 500,000 acres while completing a 1,700-mile wildlife corridor through Patagonia. Meanwhile, Darién Gap forest rangers use advanced technology and strategic funding to successfully combat illegal logging in Central America's biodiverse wilderness.
In a remarkable display of environmental activism, Kenyan conservationist Truphena Muthoni hugged a palm tree for 72 consecutive hours without eating or sleeping, breaking her own previous world record by more than 24 hours. The extraordinary feat, which took place…
Christmas tree growers in western North Carolina show resilience rebuilding after Hurricane Helene's devastation, while Britain's EV charging expansion slows dramatically. Plus: Scientists discover endangered carnivorous pitcher plant in Philippines and English gardeners urged to plant "tredges" for woodland goals.
England announces comprehensive strategy to transform conditions for over 1 billion farm animals annually, while government scientists release laboratory-cultivated organisms to combat destructive invasive species. Meanwhile, UK raises farm inheritance tax threshold to £2.5 million following agricultural pressure.
Colombia, the world’s third-largest coffee producer and leading grower of premium Arabica beans, is witnessing a growing shift toward agroforestry among its farmers. This sustainable farming approach integrates coffee cultivation with native forest systems, offering a promising solution to longstanding…
Marine biologists report highest octopus populations in UK waters since 1950 as rising sea temperatures create ideal conditions. Meanwhile, Britain heads toward its hottest year on record, while Illinois advances groundbreaking battery storage legislation to boost renewable energy infrastructure.
A fascinating study from Indonesian Borneo reveals how indigenous spiritual beliefs are providing powerful protection for critical forest ecosystems. Research published in the journal Biotropica shows that the Iban Indigenous community’s reverence for strangler fig trees—believed to house dangerous spirits—is…
A new investigation reveals how the secretary-general of a prominent climate alliance may have exploited his position to promote private business interests at the expense of South America’s second-largest forest ecosystem. Capital Cities 35 (CC35), a climate network representing mayors…
