CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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In palm oil, Liberia sees economic boom — but forests may lose
By Sophie Bertazzo
October 28, 2016
CI Liberia’s Liam Walsh explains the opportunities and challenges that increased palm oil production could pose for the country.
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Historic airline emissions agreement could be good news for forests
By Jamey Anderson
October 13, 2016
A new international agreement on aviation emissions has the potential to boost forest conservation, for the benefit of people and the planet.
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Coffee drinkers: Wake up and smell the climate change
By Sophie Bertazzo
September 19, 2016
Rising temperatures, drought and changing weather patterns are causing some major coffee-producing areas of the world to become less suitable for the crop.
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The forest behind your perfume
By Juliette Crepin
August 29, 2016
In the forests of Venezuela, three villages have found a crucial source of livelihood amid the country’s roiling economic crisis.
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From the archives: How Brazil’s environmental decisions affect the world
By Ben Koses
August 4, 2016
With the Olympics unfolding in Rio, Brazil is a growing leader in shaping our world’s environmental future.
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