rainforests
The Amazon Rainforest Was Once a Human Success Story. It Could Be Again
For millennia, Indigenous practices have enhanced the biodiversity, fertility, and carbon-sucking powers of the most biodiverse region on land.
Inside the Illegal Industry Cutting Down Indonesia's Rainforests
The Leuser ecosystem is supposed to be protected land. But the designation has done little to stop the spread of illegal logging syndicates.
Meet the Man Searching the Jungles of Indonesia for a Mythical Pint-Sized Bigfoot
Sightings of the "orang pendek" have persisted for generations on the island of Sumatra. Is it a weird bipedal ape or something more... mysterious?
This Blogger Knocks Vegan off Moral High Horse in Hilarious Tumblr Post
Your weekly guide to the beautifully complex world of social media activism, burns and trends.
New App Aims to Save the Rainforest Without Leaving Local Farmers Behind
The new tech empowers local farmers to take care of their communities and save the rainforest byproducts you use on a daily basis.
America's Opioid Epidemic Is Destroying the Rainforest
Narco-deforestation has been a long recognized phenomenon, but a growing heroin market is adding extra strain.
Insta of the Week: Vivienne Westwood Gets on the Floor
Turns out, the fashion powerhouse is planning something big.
Every Forest Biome on Earth Is Actively Dying Right Now
The journal Science devotes a full issue to the uncertain future of Earth’s forests.
Armed with Butterfly Nets, Biologists Are Collecting a Mountain of Genomes
They’re using old techniques to collect and study endemic species.
The Race for Sustainable Palm Oil
Palm oil, an environmentally destructive yet wonderful raw material, is getting a makeover.