Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought: Plant remains, preserved in lake sediments like in the Republic of Congo help give accurate deforestation information. Carla StaverDeforestation has massive effects on the biosphere. It contributes to carbon emissions, changes in water cycles and biodiversity loss. The main cause of deforestation is the … [Read more...] about Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought | The Conversation
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Deforestation and malaria: what’s the relationship between the two? | The Conversation
Deforestation and malaria: what's the relationship between the two?: Stumps on the valley caused by deforestation can aid the spread of Malaria. Shutterstock/Dudarev MikhailDespite being a preventable and curable disease, malaria continues to affect people in 91 countries. In 2015 alone there were 212 million cases and about 430,000 deaths. Sub-Saharan Africa carries a … [Read more...] about Deforestation and malaria: what’s the relationship between the two? | The Conversation
Deforestation: an alert from the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe | The Conversation
The forests of Sao Tome and Principe are being lost at an alarming rate. Ricardo LimaWhen visiting the volcanic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast of West Africa, one is immediately struck by how unusual these tropical islands are. The steep, volcanic mountains seem to be swathed in impenetrable, story-book jungle. But, as ecologists know, first impressions can be … [Read more...] about Deforestation: an alert from the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe | The Conversation
Durban: Updated: Durban deforestation agreement promotes transparency, scientific …
Updated: Durban deforestation agreement promotes transparency, scientific ... As it happens, the Brazilian Amazon has been the topic of much discussion here in Durban. Brazil has made remarkable progress in reducing deforestation over the past several years, but many now fear that the country could be facing a major backslide in ... Read more on Nature.com (blog) … [Read more...] about Durban: Updated: Durban deforestation agreement promotes transparency, scientific …
