Online map reveals link between deforestation and rises in tropical temperatures Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in ...

Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown. Published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the research ...

Tropical rainforests represent one of our planet’s most critical natural assets in the fight against climate change, storing approximately 25% of all terrestrial carbon despite covering just 6% of ...

The world is losing vast swaths of forests to agriculture, logging, mining and fires every year — more than 20 million acres in 2024 alone, roughly the size of South Carolina. Over the years, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tropical primary forest loss fell sharply in 2025, down 36% from 2024, but the decline may reflect fewer fires rather than sustained progress.

Tropical forests are hot, steamy places. But when large numbers of trees are cut down, they get even hotter. Our recent research shows that clearing large areas of the rainforest exposes hundreds of ...

A new global fund meant to reward tropical countries for protecting forests could instead drive deforestation and deepen debt in the developing world, civil society groups warn. The Tropical Forests ...

The tropical forest biome is undergoing rapid transformation driven by diverse socioeconomic pressures and environmental changes. Expansion of agriculture—both smallholder cultivation and large‐scale ...

In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense. Note: Circles are enlarged for legibility and ...

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems.

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