Deforestation
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What Was Behind Mysterious Collapse of the Mayan Empire?New research points out that the Mayans themselves had a hand in the demise of their empire.
By Wynne Parry Last updated
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Mongol Invasion in 1200 Altered Carbon Dioxide LevelsThe Mongol invasion may have caused a small reduction in global CO2, though it was overshadowed by agriculture.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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World leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030The enormous pledge encompasses over 85% of the world's forests and more than 100 nations.
By Ben Turner Published
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The world has a serious deforestation problem: These 7 images prove it.From Borneo to Bolivia, here are just a handful of places around the world were deforestation has become a real problem
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Rare Australian bee rediscovered after nearly a centuryA rare Australian bee has been spotted for the first time since 1923. It was previously believed to be extinct.
By Harry Baker Published
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What is palm oil?Palm oil is the most commonly produced oil in the world, and one of the most controversial.
By Grace Browne Published
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Amazon Deforestation Shot Up by 278% Last Month, Satellite Data ShowThe world's largest carbon offset is losing ground — fast.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Up to 1 Million Species Are at Risk of Extinction, and It's All Our FaultMore than 1 million species could go extinct, UN report finds.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Watch Forests in Peru Disappear Over 5 Years, in Startling NASA Satellite ViewsDeforestation in Peru's Madre de Dios region is escalating at an alarming rate.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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