- Green
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 22nd, 2011
Excessive Drought Kills Millions of Trees in Texas
Severe dryness has already destroyed up to 10% of woodland surfaces in Texas
- Research & Tech
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 19th, 2011
Climate Change Correlated with Important 'Ecosystem Shifts'
NASA experts say climate change could modify 40% of land-based ecosystems by 2100
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 15th, 2011
Brazilian Forest Code Vote Delayed Until 2012
The delay could be a drop in the ocean, since the government is pressured by 'ruralistas'
- Food & Health
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 5th, 2011
Gibbons on Verge of Extinction Because of Habitat Loss
Half a century ago, forests had of 2,000 Hainan gibbons, now critically endangered
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 1st, 2011
Biofuel Linked to Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Biofuel manufacturing depends on deforestation, a process with a high ecological footprint
- Research & Tech
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
Brazilian Demonstrators Contest Proposed Changes to Forest Law
Officials say proposed regulations would only “reward deforestation in the Amazon”
- Home & Garden
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 28th, 2011
British Woodlands Are More Exposed to Threats Than a Century Ago
Organizations urge the government to save vulnerable forests in the UK
- Home & Garden
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 26th, 2011
Aggressively Planted Exotic Trees Disrupt the Natural Balance of East African Forests
Exotic trees are intruders in an ecosystem that is not welcoming them
- Travel & Transportation
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 24th, 2011
Indonesian Governor Faces 5 Years in Prison for Approving Oil Palm Plantation
A leader known for his conservation initiatives is accused of putting forests at risk
- Food & Health
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 17th, 2011
Indonesia Launches Seedling Program Worth $55.6 Million (€41.1 Million)
600 million seedlings will be planted by eco-friendly volunteers of all ages
- Nature
- By Dan Talpalariu
- October 2nd, 2008
Tree Electricity Prevents Forest Fires
A company taps into tree power as an energy source
- Nature
- By Gabriel Gache
- July 14th, 2008
More Food and Fuel, Less Forests
Less than 40 percent of the required arable land is currently available
- Nature
- By Gabriel Gache
- May 27th, 2008
Deforestation Renders Frogs Smaller
Frogs up to 10 percent smaller in severely affected areas
- Nature
- By Stefan Anitei
- May 15th, 2008
Sloths Are Not that Lazy
They sleep just 9.6 hours a day in the wild