Deforestation

September 16, 2021

A Heartbreaking Instance, Orangutan Fights A Bulldozer

This heartbreaking scene unfolded in 2018 in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, as a construction crew demolished parts of the critically endangered Sungai Putri Forest, a habitat for Bornean orangutans. International Animal Rescue was

India·Nature

North East India lost 1,020 sq. km. of Forest In 2020-2021

The Ministry of Environment (MoEFCC) released the India State of Forests Report (ISFR) 2021 on 13th January 2022 . It states that the north-eastern states have a total forest cover of 1,69,521 square km. , out of the state’s total

January 26, 2022

The Amazon Forest Will Turn Into Savannah If We Don’t Save It In 5 Years

Nature·News·World

The Amazon river basin is home to the biggest tropical rainforest in the world. It is one of the major carbon sinks as well

523 Acres Of Sacred Forest Land In North California Returned To Native Tribes

Nature·World

Save the Redwoods League, A hundred year old conservation group in California has returned guardianship of hundreds of acres of redwood forest land to

Climate·Latin America·Nature

Amazon’s 56.8 Billion Metric Tons of Carbon Might Not Be Enough to Keep It as Earth’s Largest Carbon Sink

The Amazon rainforest has been playing a critical role in our fight against global climate change. The Amazon biome created by the rainforest has been one of the largest carbon sinks in

Rishabh Mosalpuria

August 25, 2024

Artist impression of deforestation in Amazon for cattle

Crime·Forest·Latin America

Amazon’s Largest Deforestation Plot Uncovered: 6,500+ Hectares Cleared by Heller Family

A family of serial deforesters is allegedly responsible for clearing some of the biggest areas of forest in the Brazilian Amazon for cattle farming. The Heller family is a defendant in more

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2024

Conservation·Nature

2023 Amazon Inferno: 26.4 Million Acres Ablaze, Climate Crisis to Blame?

Nature has got many wonders. One of the miracles of nature is a rain forest. Rainforest is characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and

Govind Tekale

March 26, 2024

Amazon 6, Photo Credit: ©2011CIAT/NeilPalmer

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Notable Deforestation Drop: A Step Forward or a Lingering Challenge?

In a remarkable environmental turnaround, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, according to recent government data. This decline marks a significant achievement for President

Govind Tekale

November 12, 2023

AI by Microsoft used in Amazon Rainforest

Artificial Intelligence·Conservation·Nature

AI Meets Amazon: The Tech Revolution in Rainforest Conservation!

In the heart of the Colombian Amazon Rainforest, camera traps are our eyes, capturing nature’s candid moments and helping us combat deforestation. Thanks to MegaDetector, a game-changer in AI, days of image

Rahul Somvanshi

October 1, 2023

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest witnessed a significant 66.1% drop in deforestation this August compared to the same month in the previous year. Satellite data from INPE, the Brazilian space research agency, revealed that

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2023

Climate·Science

Carbon Credits: The $2 Billion Illusion We’re All Buying Into!

Projects that aim to reduce deforestation often sell carbon credits, especially to consumers purchasing flight tickets. “Over 90% of these credits do not genuinely offset carbon emissions,” warns environmental scientist Thales A.P.

Rahul Somvanshi

August 27, 2023

Nature·Science

Nature’s Hidden Rhythm: Trees’ Pulsating Heartbeat Challenges Traditional Beliefs

Owing to research done recently that revealed a pulsation-like phenomenon occurring in trees, the notion of trees having a heartbeat has gained attention. These pulsations, observed through advanced monitoring techniques such as

Govind Tekale

June 28, 2023

Activism·Latin America·Nature·Robotics

Yumi’s Robotic Arms Uniting Technology and Nature to Combat Deforestation in the Amazon

An automated and remotely operated robot called Yumi is being utilized by an innovative project led by ABB Robotics and the non-profit organization Junglekeepers to support the restoration of the Amazon Forest.

Govind Tekale

June 28, 2023

Climate·Nature·Science

How Deforestation in the Amazon Affects Climate in Tibet

Rapid deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, an essential carbon sink and a climatic tipping point, could have far-reaching consequences. A study by Saini Yang at Beijing Normal University in China and her

Karmactive Team

February 22, 2023

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