NDTV on MSN: Indian forest officer slams large-scale deforestation for rising temperature in Bengaluru
Deforestation in tropical forests across India, Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia has contributed to a surge in heat-related deaths amongst nearby populations, according to a study published in the ...
Thomson Reuters Foundation: India drafts policy to cut carbon emissions from deforestation
NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - India, one of the world's largest polluters, has drafted a national policy aimed at reducing its carbon emissions from deforestation as part of a global scheme ...
Deforestation reduces shade and rainfall while increasing the risk of wildfires, all driving up temperatures. Deforestation could be responsible for over one-third of the warming experienced by people in the affected regions, which the authors say highlights the importance of protecting tropical forests.
Deforestation is the clearing of forested land with the purpose of converting it for use in another way, such as agriculture, mining or raising livestock. Earth has lost more than 1 billion acres of forest to deforestation since 1990. Here’s a round-up of key facts and impacts related to deforestation.
While shifting global trade has helped boost Brazil's agricultural production, that sector risks driving deforestation in vital ecosystems like the Cerrado. Financial institutions and Indigenous communities can help scale nature-positive investment and sustainable solutions.
Forests and food security are deeply intertwined. Without urgent action, deforestation will continue to threaten global food supply, economies, biodiversity and the climate. By conserving and restoring forests, we can build a resilient and food-secure future for generations to come but collective action is essential.