Deforestation Explained: Drivers, Impacts & Global Trends
Explore the drivers, impacts, and global trends of deforestation, and learn how it affects biodiversity, climate, and ecosystems worldwide.
July 13, 2026
Deforestation
Bolsonaro Accused of Crimes Against Humanity Over Amazon Destruction
Jair Bolsonaro’s policies that accelerated Amazon deforestation have prompted accusations of crimes against humanity, linking large‑scale ecosystem loss to violations of indigenous rights
July 11, 2026
Cattle Ranching and Climate Change: A Major Driver of Deforestation
Cattle ranching converts forest to pasture, releases stored carbon, and emits methane, making it a major driver of deforestation and a significant contributor
July 8, 2026
Brazil’s Environment Minister Investigated Over Alleged Illegal Timber Sales
Brazil’s Environment Minister is being investigated for alleged illegal timber sales, a case that highlights challenges in forest governance, the scale of illegal
June 19, 2026
Amazon Rainforest Now a Net CO₂ Source—Why This Matters Globally
Parts of the Amazon rainforest have shifted from a carbon sink to a net COâ‚‚ source, a change that threatens global climate stability,
June 16, 2026
Cameroon Suspends Logging in Ebo Forest to Protect Biodiversity
Cameroon has halted all logging concessions in the biodiversity‑rich Ebo Forest, a decision that safeguards endangered species, preserves ecosystem services, and offers a
June 11, 2026
