Tag: Forests
South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to...
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
KABAENA, Indonesia -- The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals...
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
BRASILIA, Brazil -- The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread...
Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections
BRASILIA, Brazil -- Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing to pressure from cattle ranchers and soybean...
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies...
Too many wild deer are roaming England's forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?
WINCHESTER, England -- In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat and waits....