Deforestation is a problem almost everywhere, but it's especially damaging in the tropics. Rainforests in these regions cover just 2% of Earth's total surface area and yet house half of the world ...

By simulating the future atmosphere, scientists hope to understand whether trees will continue to act as the lungs of the ...

As our planet gets less habitable, the idea has popped up of moving to Mars while we give it a good scrub. ‘The Little Prince ...

As Down to Earth enters its fourth year, the urgency surrounding the global biodiversity crisis has never been more apparent.

As the trees that once held tons of earth in place with their roots are ... Blockchain can solve for some of these issues. To be clear, deforestation issues have depth and complexity, and ...

Today satellites like NOAA-20 can provide real-time images of the Earth to accurately identify and track illegal deforestation as it happens. From spotting the smoke of fires to detecting the ...

Rain forests that once grew over 14 percent of the land on Earth now cover only about 6 percent. And if current deforestation rates continue, these critical habitats could disappear from the ...

The creation of mines, farms and roads - which caused deforestation - has also led to economic development. The money created from these enterprises allows a country to generate foreign income ...