CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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New UN climate report is bleak, but there's a solution: trees
By Kiley Price
August 8, 2019
The UN report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of detrimental environmental consequences if land use management does not become more sustainable.
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Flavio Forner
Deforestation in the Amazon, fuel-efficient futures and shark by-catch: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
July 29, 2019
In case you missed it: Deforestation rates in the Amazon exponentially increasing, four major automakers signed a deal with California to increase fuel-efficiency standards and sharks have little refuge from the dangers of bycatch.
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EU bid to halt imported deforestation 'moot without investment'
By Sophie Bertazzo
July 23, 2019
In a new communication, the European Union announced steps it will take to promote global reforestation efforts and end deforestation related to EU imports of agricultural commodities.
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Charlie Shoemaker
What on Earth is ‘REDD+’?
By Sophie Bertazzo
March 28, 2019
Human Nature breaks down what "REDD+" is and how it helps to conserve forests.
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A shortage of beer and fries? Climate change hits Europe where it hurts
By Olivia DeSmit
October 10, 2018
Europe may have a shortage of beer and fries due to climate change.
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