Europe aims to be climate neutral by 2050. One way to get there is by using forests to store more carbon. This is called carbon farming. But how can this be done? And what are the best ways to do it? First, let's talk about afforestation. This is when trees are planted on land that was not previous
The Amazon, Earth's largest rainforest, is under siege. Criminal groups and illegal activities are driving deforestation at an alarming rate. These groups include armed factions, drug traffickers, and illegal miners. They exploit the Amazon's vast and remote areas, often beyond the reach of law enfo
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
Iowa's tree cover has taken a big hit. It's gone from 20% to just 4% in Central Iowa. Storms, bugs, and building have taken their toll. But there's hope. The One Million Trees Central Iowa Initiative wants to change this. Trees do more than look pretty. They clean the air, cool the streets, and eve
In Belem, Brazil, Marina Silva, the country's environment minister, received a standing ovation at the COP30 climate summit. Her speech was emotional, and she raised her fist in defiance, declaring that progress, though modest, had been made. The summit was a mix of triumph and frustration, as deleg
Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d
The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source
Cranford is making a big move to keep its "Tree City USA" title. This week, the town is adding 85 new trees to its streets and parks. The Shade Tree Commission, a group of volunteers, is leading this effort. The Commission has nine members who vote on tree-related decisions. They make sure trees ar
Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon
Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's
