Carian mengenai topik deforestation

In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.

The EU stipulated that the use of biofuels for which forests had been cleared for planting could not be used to achieve the target.

As the world's climate heats up, coffee farms are moving uphill, destroying forests along the way in the search for cooler climes.

Malaysia has said the law is a "deliberate effort" to increase costs and barriers for its palm oil sector - a key source of export revenue.

Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.

Seven percent of the world's forests have been planted by humans.

The share of palm oil in biodiesel and in food in the European Union is expected to fall significantly within the next 10 years.

Reliance on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil means compliance with the due diligence requirements, Wan Aishah said.

Countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia and Malaysia have criticised the EU plan, warning that the rules will be burdensome and costly.

Wan Aishah said the Malaysian government is firmly committed to the sustainability of palm oil production based on the country's laws.

Scientists have now discovered that excess carbon dioxide is contributing to increasing the wood volume of forests in the US.

Whether its a drought or a deluge, being able to accurately forecast rain is important to protect lives and manage water safely.

In some ecosystems, tree losses could also affect water reservoirs.

Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.

Industrial-scale mining is spurring tropical deforestation, with once-impenetrable forest cleared for mines and access roads.