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2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires in Europe, report reveals

Climate change is taking a mounting toll on Europe's forests. Satellite data could help save them.

Nature

Brazil’s golden monkey is swinging back from the brink of extinction

Rampant deforestation in Brazil has devastated the only place in the world where golden lion tamarins can be found.

Nature

Which countries in Europe have the most and least forests?

Forests have been growing in size in the EU over recent decades, but why are there such large discrepancies across the continent?

France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

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Tree-eating bugs invade south-west France forests hit by wildfires

Once home to 250-year-old maritime pines, roaring machines now cut, prune and remove numerous pest-infested trunks.

Nature

Can France’s ‘mosaic forest’ withstand the storm of climate change

A patchwork of 4,200 hectares of forest is being adapted for rising temperatures.

Nature

Out-of-this-world crab photo wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

“The beauty of the natural world is all around us” says the competition’s young Israeli winner and these photos make it plain to see.

Earth News

Earth is now beyond 6 out of 9 'safe' planetary boundaries

If Earth can manage these nine factors, it could be relatively safe. Experts say it isn't.

World News

Euroviews. Despite the EU deforestation law, companies are backing palm oil. Why?

There are several possible explanations for the apparent contradiction between regulatory pressure to narrow on the lowest compliance risks and companies’ willingness to invest in some higher-risk landscapes, Matthew Spencer writes.

Nature

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: A sneak peek at 2023’s best entries

These images are some of the highly commended shots from almost 50,000 entries.

Earth News

Greece battling major wildfires with devastating environmental fallout

Europe’s summer fires have removed wooded areas capable of absorbing 2.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

Canada

20,000 Canadians ordered to evacuate Far North city due to wildfires

More than 200 wildfires have already burned a widespread area of the Northwest Territories. There were 1,067 active wildfires burning across Canada as of Wednesday.

Poland

Does the EU want to ban mushroom picking in Poland?

A member of Poland’s ruling party is claiming the EU is trying to ban the “basic freedom” of mushroom picking in the country. Is this another election stunt or are the claims legitimate?

Earth News

Trees and renewables help India slash emissions rate by 33%

India’s greenhouse gas emissions rate fell by one-third in 14 years, sources reveal.

Brazil

Amazon summit agrees roadmap - but without concrete pledges

Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s meeting, Brazil's President Lula da Silva said developed nations must make good on their pledges to provide monetary support for forest protection.

Conscious Travel

This new walking trail is changing the lives of women in Sri Lanka

The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates.

Earth News

Which European countries have the easiest access to green spaces?

Living near green spaces has an array of health benefits, but access is unequal across Europe. How can we make the continent greener?

World News

Euroviews. European politicians want to protect forests abroad — but not at home

Member states’ double standards on maintaining their own forests threaten not only to undermine the EU’s international credibility on environmental leadership but their very ability to galvanise global climate action, Hannah Mowat writes.

Earth News

Grandparents among activists defending Turkish forest from coal mining

With the world’s eyes on Rhodes, campaigners point out the irony of trees being felled for coal across the Mediterranean Sea in Türkiye.

World News

Euroviews. The EU Deforestation Law should not be yet another false dawn

We must use this unique opportunity to tackle climate change, help stop the destruction of our remaining rainforests, and protect indigenous peoples and local communities depending on them, Anke Schulmeister writes.