Latest about deforestation
What is palm oil?
Palm oil is the most commonly produced oil in the world, and one of the most controversial.
Amazon Deforestation Shot Up by 278% Last Month, Satellite Data Show
The world's largest carbon offset is losing ground — fast.
Up to 1 Million Species Are at Risk of Extinction, and It's All Our Fault
More than 1 million species could go extinct, UN report finds.
Watch Forests in Peru Disappear Over 5 Years, in Startling NASA Satellite Views
Deforestation in Peru's Madre de Dios region is escalating at an alarming rate.
3-Legged Jaguar Gives Birth to Cubs in Argentina Park
A first-time mother, a three-legged jaguar named Tanya, gave birth last week to a pair of cubs — the first cubs born in Argentina's Iberá National Park in decades.
Chess, Anyone? Giant Checkerboard Spied from Space (Photo)
An astronaut spotted this checkerboard from space.
Sneezing Monkeys & 'Walking' Fish: Fascinating New Species Discovered
Hundreds of new species have been discovered in the Himalayas in recent years, but many face danger as climate change and overdevelopment alter their habitats.
