The Green Legacy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
King’s Hill Enclosure Ordinance, a piece of legislation passed in 1791 on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, was based on the novel concept that deforestation might cause a decline in rainfall. As extraordinary as this was, it is even more remarkable that it still remains a well-kept secret today…
NOAA, EPA Disapprove Oregon’s Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program
All coastal states that participate in the National Coastal Zone Management Program are required to develop a Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program that describes how they will prevent and control polluted runoff in coastal waters.
Due To Landscape Fragmentation, Brazil’s Rainforests Are Releasing More Carbon Dioxide Than Previously Thought
For the first time, this examination shows a methodical way in which ecological effects in small areas can be used for large-scale environmental assessments.
Brazil Leads The World In Reducing Carbon Emissions By Slashing Deforestation
Brazil’s success in slowing rain forest destruction has resulted in enormous reductions in carbon emissions and shows that it’s possible to zealously promote sustainability while still growing the economy, suggests a new study.
Global Forest Watch: Dynamic New Platform to Protect Forests Worldwide
A new website, Global Forest Watch, will allow governments, businesses, civil society and private citizens to monitor near real-time loss and gain in forest cover in every country around the world.
Madagascar’s Forests Vanish To Feed Taste For Rosewood In West And China
A recent resurgence in demand for wood from the bois de rose tree, prized for the extraordinary coloured streaks that weave through its centre, has fueled an illicit yet flourishing industry.