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A new study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has identified the food commodities that are doing the most damage when it comes to deforestation, with staple crops such as maize, rice and cassava together responsible for around 11% of global agriculture-driven deforestation.

Study identifies the food commodities driving deforestation globally

4 months ago4 months ago5 mins

A new study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has identified the food commodities that are doing…

Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than they are being harvested, according to the latest data from Eurostat.

European forests are growing faster than they are being harvested

4 months ago4 months ago2 mins

Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than they are being harvested, according to the latest…

Landsat imagery available on EOSDA LandViewer puts satellite records in usable form: decades-long archives, quick comparisons, and analytical tools highlighting trends without months of data work.

Using satellites to track and solve environmental problems

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Op-ed by Maksym Sushchuk, EOS Data Analytics. Long-lasting environmental problems need well-informed and repeatable action, not more alarm. Consistent satellite…

Nature-based climate solutions (NbCS) are currently 'falling short', and need to be restructured in order to work more effectively, a new study led by researchers from the University of Utah, University of California Santa Barbara, and other institutions has found.

Nature-based climate solutions need to be restructured to work more effectively

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

Nature-based climate solutions (NbCS) are currently ‘falling short’, and need to be restructured in order to work more effectively, a…

A new study has called for a 'major overhaul' of how Europe monitors the health and sustainability of its forests.

Study calls for overhaul of how Europe monitors its forests

1 year ago9 months ago3 mins

A new study has called for a ‘major overhaul’ of how Europe monitors the health and sustainability of its forests….

Forests might be able to hold up better in the face of climate change than previously thought, a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough, University of New Hampshire and other institutions has found.

Forests might be more resilient to climate change than anticipated

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Forests might be able to hold up better in the face of climate change than previously thought, a new study…

During the first 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine, environmental damage caused by military actions totalled some $71 billion, while 180 million tonnes of carbon was released into the atmosphere.

Environmental impact of first 1,000 days of war in Ukraine estimated at $71 billion

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

During the first 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine, environmental damage caused by military actions totalled some $71 billion,…

Environmental non-profit Mighty Earth has described the European Parliament's decision to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a 'dark day' for the bloc's environmental credentials.

Decision to delay EUDR is a ‘dark day’ for Europe’s environmental credentials, groups say

2 years ago2 years ago7 mins

Environmental non-profit Mighty Earth has described the European Parliament’s decision to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a ‘dark…

New report highlights key role of forests in implementing biodiversity framework

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

A new report published during the COP 16 biodiversity conference in Colombia has highlighted the important role that forests can…

Moving the needle towards sustainability should be possible this year

This year presents a ‘unique opportunity’ for ambition and action, says UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD

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This year presents a unique opportunity for global leadership in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.