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Tree loss increases in crucial tropical forests

The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.

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Conflicting data: How fast is the world losing its forests?

The latest UN report on climate says reducing deforestation is crucial to slowing global warming. But researchers must first reconcile two contradictory sets of statistics on tree loss in order to determine whether promises made by nations to protect and restore forests are on target.

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Plastic ban in Bangladesh struggles as eco-friendly bags face high costs

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