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Tag: Deforestation
Herd of Elephants in China Are On the Move!
A herd of elephants in China left their protected habitat and have embarked on an increasingly long journey. The reason for their sudden journey is basically unknown!
3D Printing of Rare Wood Could Save Endangered Forests
3D printing of rare wood made from wood waste instead could be the saviour of endangered forests!
Environmental Crimes Are Netting Criminals $200B Annually, But No One Is Taking It Seriously
Despite the fact that estimates show that crimes against the environment provide criminals with as much as $213 billion every year, officials are saying that the problem is not getting enough attention. Indeed, practices of […]
This Amazonian Tribe Is Literally Going To War Against Illegal Loggers
One Amazonian tribe in northern Brazil is standing up to the illegal logging that takes place in the rainforest that they call home. The Ka’apor tribe from the Brazilian state of Maranhao is dependent upon […]
Tribes Making Contact With Outside World Force South American Policy Re-Think
Government officials as well as Indian activists are being forced to reconsider their “no contact” policies as indigenous tribes are beginning to initiate contact with the outside world. In Peru and parts of Brazil, the […]
World’s Insatiable Demand For Gold Is Causing Catastrophic Rainforest Loss
A flurry of gold mining has caused rapid deforestation of tropical rain forests in South America, raising concerns about the environmental impacts and sustainability of mining the world’s most popular metal. A study published in […]
Europe’s Last Virgin Forest Under Siege By Loggers
A new report by a major environmental advocacy group said Monday that Romania, home to Europe’s last unlogged timber forest, is also the country experiencing the most illegal logging. “In terms of biodiversity, in terms […]
Wildlife Decline May Lead To Empty Landscapes
Approximately 60% of giant plant eating animals, including rhinos, elephants and gorillas, are at risk of extinction, according to new research. Analysis of 74 herbivore species, published in the journal Science Advances, saw poaching and […]