Nearly 1,000 Casualties, One Million Displaced by Indonesia Floods
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency reports 961 confirmed deaths, 234 missing persons, and 5,000 injuries from flooding.
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Government Report: Amazon Deforestation in Brazil Skyrockets Under Lula
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its worst-ever February levels during the second month of socialist convicted felon Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third presidential term, according to data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research.
Bolsonaro Torches Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘Greta Timberlake’ in Twitter Rant
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday erupted in a Twitter rant against actor Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebrity environmental activists after DiCaprio complained about Amazon deforestation growing worse during Bolsonaro’s administration.
China Hit by Combination of Record Rainfall, Heatwaves, and Tornadoes
China hit an unusual trifecta of natural disasters last week, experiencing torrential rains in the south, record-setting heat in the central and eastern regions, and a tornado slamming into the massive southern port city of Guangzhou.
Leaders Make Pledges on Deforestation at UN Climate Summit Skipped by China
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – More than 100 countries were set to pledge Tuesday to end deforestation, which scientists say is a major driver of climate change.
Study: 146 Million Acres of Forest Thriving Globally, Soaking up More Carbon Dioxide Than U.S. Emits
Forests so large they could cover all of France have regenerated and thrived since 2000 and benefit the environment by absorbing CO2.
Brazil Announces 45 Percent Drop in Amazon Deforestation in November
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest dropped by 45 percent in November, marking the third consecutive month it has decreased, according to the latest data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
Climate Disaster: Colombia Has Lost Nearly a Million Acres of Amazon Since FARC Peace Deal
Historic levels of coca cultivation and other illicit activities at the hands of Communist terrorists have contributed to skyrocketing deforestation rates in Colombia since the rebels signed a peace pact with the government in 2016, official figures show.
Ethiopia Plants a Record 350 Million Trees in 12 Hours
Ethiopia may have set a world record by planting 350 million trees in 12 hours on Monday as part of a plan to fight climate change.
