Expanding agriculture to an ever increasing population, production of soy, palm oil, beef and pulp and paper continues to eat large chunks of tropical forests each year.
The biggest rainforest news stories in 2018
Incredible Rainforests of South America: Nature's Marvels
Incredible Rainforests of South America: Nature's Marvels
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2017 was the second worst year on record for tropical forests - Vox
Two-thirds of Earth's tropical rainforests have been destroyed or degraded, study suggests
Norway becomes first country in the world to commit to zero deforestation, The Independent
The Roots of Forest Loss and Forest Governance International Institute for Sustainable Development
The Tropical Forest Alliance is reducing deforestation
Norway will Pay Indonesia to Reduce Deforestation and Cut Emissions - Goodnet
The Continued Clearing of Rainforests Spells Disaster for Curbing Climate Change - Pacific Standard
Destroyed tropical forests could almost fully regrow if humans leave them alone for 20 years, study says - CBS News
Tropical Rainforest Losses Mount, Despite Sacrifices From Poorest Nations