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The grand old trees of the world are dying, leaving forests younger and shorter
The effects on wildlife and the ability of forests to store CO2 from fossil fuels could be enormous.
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Wildfires have spread dramatically—and some forests may not recover
An explosion in the frequency and extent of wildfires worldwide is hindering recovery even in ecosystems that rely on natural blazes to survive.
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60 hours on Kangaroo Island: A reporter's diary documenting wildlife destruction
Dispatch from Australia: Our reporter describes the ongoing catastrophe of record bushfires on the continent's wildlife.
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No, koalas aren't 'functionally extinct'—yet
As koalas suffer in the Australian bushfires, misinformation has spread about their demise. Here’s what we know.
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In Ethiopia, women and faith drive effort to restore biodiversity
Firewood and charcoal make up nearly 90 percent of household energy consumption in Ethiopia, where the reliance on fuelwood has endured despite negative environmental impacts and unsustainable growth.
China increasingly involved in Brazil’s ambitious Amazon rail network
Brazil has plans for an expansive Amazon and Cerrado rail network, including two transcontinental Atlantic to Pacific lines, but development likely depends on China.
China increasingly involved in Brazil’s ambitious Amazon rail network
Brazil has plans for an expansive Amazon and Cerrado rail network, including two transcontinental Atlantic to Pacific lines, but development likely depends on China.
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