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Deforestation

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Name: Deforestation

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 2 mins ago - 3 reports

Greenpeace International

International Biodiversity Day in photos

Blogpost by Bustar Maitar - May 22, 2013 at 6:41 Add commentWhale Sharks in Cenderawasih Bay © Paul Hilton / GreenpeaceOn this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to show you stunning images from one of the world’s richest places in biodiversity: ... [Published Greenpeace USA - 2 mins ago]

Entities: Biodiversity, Greenpeace International, Indonesia, Deforestation

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Lost in translocation? How bird song could help save species

Ecologists from the University of Waikato and Lincoln University in New Zealand studied the North Island kōkako, an iconic bird with a haunting, organ-like song. Once widespread in the North Island, loss of habitat by deforestation and predation by rats, ... [Published Science Daily - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Species, Stoat, Lincoln University, Possum

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Hydropower Projects Depend On Rainforest Conservation

Large hydropower projects are the bedrock of clean energy production, by virtue of their sheer size and reliance upon natural rainfall.However, new research recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that a ... [Published Simply Green - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Deforestation, Hydro Power, Brazil, Marcos Costa, Belo Monte Dam

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports

Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests

All rights reserved . Credit: Greenpeace Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, IndonesiaThe president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news - but we aren't celebrating just yet, because most of ... [Published GreenPeace UK - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Deforestation, Indonesia, Palm oil, Concession, Sumatran Tiger

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Deforestation Rates in the Brazilian Amazon Up by 88% Compared to Last Year

Data shared with the public by Brazilian forest monitoring agency IMAZON shows how, when compared to last year's figures, deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon have increased by as much as 88%.Thus, these greenheads maintain that, according to their ... [Published Softpedia - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Deforestation

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 reports

Can REDD+ Drive Change In The DR Congo?

Can REDD+ DriveAuthor: Thomas HubertAfter decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is struggling to get back on its feet. A new study says implementing a REDD+ program to curb the nation's forest loss could help improve governance by triggering ... [Published Ecosystem Marketplace - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaounde, Deforestation, Kinshasa

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 2 reports

Wilmar International Ltd

European banks and pension funds fuel land-grabs in Uganda

Partner of European banks and pension funds fuel land-grabs in Uganda Palm oil giant Wilmar International linked to community displacement and deforestation Brussels, May 21, 2013 European banks and pension funds continue to [...] ... [Published EthicalMarkets.com - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Uganda, Wilmar International Ltd, Palm oil, Deforestation

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 18 hours ago - 3 reports

Must-Reads from Around the World

Dmitry Lovetsky / APolice detain a protester during a rally against Vladimir Putin's inauguration in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 7, 2012.Russia‘s Human RightsGlobal Corruption — A new survey of 36 nations reveals that corruption and fraud require plenty ... [Published Time - May 20 2013]

Entities: Corruption, Dmitry Lovetsky, Global Witness

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Thai PM urges sustainable water management cooperation

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called on Asia Pacific nations to cooperate in sustainable water management in order to handle natural disasters more effectively, according to MCOT online news. Prime Minister Yingluck was speaking at the opening ... [Published VietnamPlus - May 21 2013]

Entities: Water Management, Disaster, Yingluck Shinawatra, Deforestation

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Academic attacks loosening of Queensla

A biology professor says changes to Queensland's land clearing laws are a backward step.The Queensland Farmers' Federation has welcomed the changes, saying fewer restrictions on clearing will increase farmers' abilities to diversify their businesses.But ... [Published Efficient Farming - May 21 2013]

Entities: William Laurance, James Cook University, Australia, Deforestation

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Amazon deforestation rate up 88 percent over last year

Science / Natural SciencesCC BY 2.0 Threat to DemocracyFor the last several years, deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon have been in steady decline, reaching its lowest point on record just last year. But despite this progress the latest figures ... [Published Treehugger - May 20 2013]

Entities: Deforestation, Brazil, Pallor

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

A Plague of Deforestation Sweeps Across Southeast Asia

The fate of the forests around Khe Sanh exemplifies what is happening today in Vietnam and the greater Mekong region, which also includes Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Although some large blocks of forest remain intact, the pace of deforestation ... [Published Sensors & Systems - May 20 2013]

Entities: Deforestation, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

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As a result, says Dr Molles, conservationists should consider song variation as part of bird reintroductions: "We need to be aware that behavioural factors like song can also affect translocation success and recovery of endangered birds, and adapt our management of these populations accordingly. This means that we may have to work harder but the good news is that if we consider one more factor that we now know may also affect translocation, we will be more likely to succeed in conserving birds."

Lost in translocation? How bird song could help save species [Published Science Daily - 1 hour ago]

"Ecosystems don’t stop at country borders. This is why the BCR project is trying to explore the potential for transboundary collaboration" , says Robert Mather, Head of IUCN Southeast Asia Group

Ecosystems are transboundary [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - 5 hours ago]

"The court has found the forestry laws provisions unconstitutional," Abdon continued. "The state cannot expel us from our customary forests that have been our source of livelihoods for generations."

In landmark ruling, Indonesia's indigenous people win right to millions of hectares of forest [Published Illegal Logging - 10 hours ago]

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How to say ‘I’m a sellout’: Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded ver ... [Published The Independent - 11 hours ago]

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Blogs

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International Biodiversity Day in photos [Published Greenpeace news - 1 hour ago] Image . . On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to show you stunning images from one of the world’s richest places in biodiversity: Indonesia. From whale sharks, to abundant coral reefs and forests teeming with life, the Greenpeace ...
International Biodiversity Day in photos [Published The Greenpeace weblog - 1 hour ago] Image . . On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to show you stunning images from one of the world’s richest places in biodiversity: Indonesia. From whale sharks, to abundant coral reefs and forests teeming with life, the Greenpeace ...
European banks and pension funds fuel land-grab... [Published EthicalMarkets.com - 10 hours ago] Partner of European banks and pension funds fuel land-grabs in Uganda Palm oil giant Wilmar International linked to community displacement and deforestation Brussels, May 21, 2013 European banks and pension funds continue to [...] ...
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published Greenpeace news - 17 hours ago] To the layperson the world of forest certification is often a technical one that does not seem to operate at what could be called a breakneck pace. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has this week reached a landmark decision that fits ...
Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth [Published The Greenpeace weblog - 17 hours ago] To the layperson the world of forest certification is often a technical one that does not seem to operate at what could be called a breakneck pace. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has this week reached a landmark decision that fits ...

Audio/Video

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World Economic Forum Latin America 2013 - Defor... [Published World Economic Forum - YouTube - May 02 2013]
How deforestation changes lives [Published CNN.com - Video - Apr 22 2013]
Efficient Cookstoves Reduce Deforestation in Haiti [Published Uploads by wired - Feb 14 2013]
Thailand's displaced Karen long for mountains [Published Al Jazeera - YouTube - Feb 14 2013]
Efficient Cookstoves Reduce Deforestation in Haiti [Published Wired Videos - Jan 27 2013]

Press Releases

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