Indonesia flood deaths exceed 900, deforestation cited
The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides in Sumatra, Indonesia, has risen above 900. Environmental groups link the amplified damage to deforestation from mining and logging.
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Asia flood deaths pass 1,500 as deforestation warnings grow
Catastrophic floods and landslides across Asia have killed over 1,500 people, with environmental groups warning unchecked deforestation worsened the disaster. Calls mount for urgent policy reform.
Southeast Asia floods kill 1,300, a climate warning
Catastrophic floods and cyclones have claimed over 1,300 lives across Southeast Asia. Experts warn this 'new normal' is driven by climate change and deforestation, demanding urgent action on emissions and resilience.
Southeast Asia floods kill 1,300, a climate warning
Catastrophic floods across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,300. Experts warn rising emissions and deforestation make such disasters the 'new normal'. Urgent action is needed.
Marina Silva: 'Tiny crack for action' remains on climate
Brazil's environment minister Marina Silva gives an exclusive interview post-COP30, warning global efforts are 'insufficient' and only a narrow window for decisive action remains to save the planet.
Labour's environmental policy contradictions exposed
Analysis reveals Labour's contradictory environmental policies from electric vehicle taxes to Amazon rainforest funding U-turns. Discover why the government's green credentials are under fire.
Forestry Expert Simon Rietbergen Dies Aged 65
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert behind the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative, who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's forests. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Cop30 ends without fossil fuel deal, finance gap widens
UN climate talks in Belém conclude without major breakthrough on fossil fuels or deforestation. Developing nations demand urgent adaptation finance as funding falls short. The world's most vulnerable left exposed.
Cop30 climate deal reached despite bitter divisions
UN climate chief confirms world is still in the climate fight after a bitterly contested Cop30 summit in Brazil reached a fragile agreement, though key fossil fuel and deforestation goals were weakened.
Slave Descendants in Brazil Demand Land Recognition
Descendants of runaway slaves in Brazil's Amazon demand land titles to protect their communities and the rainforest from illegal logging and agribusiness. Their fight is a key issue at the UN climate talks.
Indonesia's climate crisis amid coal dependency
As floods devastate Bali, Indonesia faces a critical dilemma: powering growth with coal while confronting severe climate impacts. Discover why global investment is vital for change.
Gangs expand across Brazilian Amazon, driving violence
Criminal gangs have expanded their presence to nearly half of Brazilian Amazon municipalities, driving violence and threatening the rainforest. Read the full report findings.
Australia's Forest 'Sleight of Hand' Exposed
A new report reveals Australia's official deforestation figures hide ecological damage by counting new seedlings as equal to old-growth forest loss. Urgent action is needed to protect biodiversity.
Big Agriculture Lobbyists Dominate Cop30 Climate Talks
Exclusive investigation reveals 300+ industrial agriculture lobbyists at UN climate summit, outnumbering national delegations as Indigenous protests demand territorial protection.
Brazil seeks £4.5bn Norway-style fund to save Amazon rainforest
President Lula da Silva's government proposes revolutionary international fund to combat Amazon deforestation, mirroring Norway's successful conservation model.
King Charles and Starmer unite for Amazon protection
In an unprecedented move, the monarch and Labour leader unite to champion Brazil's environmental efforts, signalling a new era for UK climate diplomacy.
Starmer challenges Prince Charles over Amazon comments
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges Prince of Wales on Brazilian deforestation remarks during private meeting, raising questions about royal political neutrality ahead of potential government role.
Prince William and Keir Starmer unite for Amazon rainforest
The Prince of Wales and Labour leader join forces in high-level talks with Brazilian officials to combat Amazon deforestation and climate change.
Lula's Stark Amazon Warning to Trump Revealed
Exclusive: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reveals he confronted Donald Trump over Amazon deforestation, warning of global consequences in tense diplomatic exchange.
UK withdraws from Amazon rainforest protection fund
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn global forest protection initiative, sparking outrage among environmental groups and raising questions about UK's climate commitment.
Brazil's farmers battle 'green desert' of eucalyptus
In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.
Amazon at tipping point within two years, warns UN climate chief
Exclusive: Christiana Figueres reveals the Amazon rainforest could collapse within two years without urgent action, while warning Trump's potential return threatens global climate progress.
Amazon Air Pollution Crisis Hits COP30 Host City
Exclusive investigation reveals severe air pollution in the Amazon rainforest, with COP30 host city Belem experiencing dangerous contamination levels that could impact global climate talks.
Interpol alert as Amazon criminals flee to Colombia
International police organisation Interpol has triggered a worldwide alarm after dangerous environmental criminals escaped Brazilian custody and are suspected to have crossed into Colombian territory, raising serious concerns about transnational organised
Amazon & Congo Rainforests Form Historic Climate Alliance
In a groundbreaking move, the Amazon and Congo rainforest basins forge an unprecedented alliance ahead of COP30, creating a united front against deforestation and climate change.
King Charles brokers historic Brazil environmental partnership
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III has secured Brazil's commitment to vital environmental cooperation, marking a significant shift in international climate policy.
Forestry Certifications Fail: The Green Veneer Cracks
An explosive investigation reveals how major forestry certification schemes like FSC and SFI are failing our forests, with loopholes allowing deforestation and questionable practices to continue under a 'green' label.
UN: Amazon Nearing Point of No Return to Savannah
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issues urgent warning that the Amazon rainforest could irreversibly transform into savannah, threatening global climate stability.
Brazil leads global deforestation crisis as Amazon destruction continues
Shocking new data reveals Brazil remains the world's worst offender for tropical deforestation, with Indonesia and Colombia following closely. Discover why conservation efforts are failing and what this means for global climate targets.
David Edwards: Guardian of Britain's Ancient Forests
Tribute to environmental champion David Edwards, whose groundbreaking research and passionate advocacy transformed forest conservation policies across the UK and beyond.
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