Tag: rainforest
Rainforests of the World [Infographic]
Here is an infographic which profiles some of the world’s most important rainforests and outlines some information about the ecological and animal life that exists in these regions.
50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rainforests
Our rainforests are amazing, diverse ecosystems on which the environment depends.
Yet increasingly we are losing our forests to industries like logging and farming.
In fact, every year about 12 - 15...
Google Earth Shows Rainforest Disappearing
Landsat images and the Google Earth Engine have been able to show us how the Earth's surface has been changing, reports TreeHugger.
"Today, we're making it possible for you to go back...
Rainforest Facts – Infographic
The rainforests are often referred to as "Earth's Lungs" because of the importance they play in our global ecosystem.
However the trees and animal life that call the rainforests home...
Brazil to Count Trees in Amazon
Brazil is reportedly going to create a census of its rainforest trees by counting each in an attempt to better learn how to conserve its trees. When you think...
Online system allows Brazilian farmers to sell untouched forest to other landowners
Until recently: If you were a Brazilian landowner who broke the law by clearing your land of native forestry, planting trees was your punishment.
But Brazil has reportedly turned to...
RAN: Publisher’s books linked to paper from endangered rainforests
One of the world’s most respected publishers has become the latest subject of criticism by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).
HarperCollins has been accused by the conservation group of using...
Indonesia approves massive rainforest conservation project
After four years of planning, Indonesia announced at the U.N. climate talks in Doha, Qatar that it will set aside land, roughly the size of Singapore, as part of a rainforest conservation...
Saddest News Ever: Nutella Tax
The most beloved spread since Skippy’s, chocolate-hazelnut favourite Nutella, is facing a tax debate in France right now due to one of its ingredients. (Huffington Post)
France’s National Assembly is...
Disney To Only Use Paper From Sustainable Sources
Disney has announced a new paper sourcing policy, after two years of talks with the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), to eliminate paper sourced from High Conservation Value Areas (click here to see what...
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Vegan Red Pepper Tofu and Chickpea Spread Recipe
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