Protect forests

Last edited 4 February 2014 at 3:24pm

The Earth's ancient forests form some of the most diverse ecosystems known to science and are vital in regulating the world's climate. But eighty per cent of them have already been destroyed or degraded, and the remaining forests are under threat. Greenpeace is working to end illegal and destructive logging of the world's ancient forests, and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples and species that depend on them.

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APRIL, you can't spin your deforestation

Here's a tip for anyone looking to do public relations for forest-destroying companies. The correct way to respond to a simple question about how much forest...
Posted by Richardg - 24 May, 2013 - 17:57

Top 10 weird wildlife: immortal jellyfish, gender-swapping fish and pink dolphins

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. An opportunity to celebrate and wonder at the amazingly diverse variety of species we share the planet...
Posted by Willie - 22 May, 2013 - 15:09

Top 10 weird wildlife: immortal jellyfish, gender-swapping fish and pink dolphins

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. An opportunity to celebrate and wonder at the amazingly diverse variety of species we share the planet...
Posted by Willie - 22 May, 2013 - 15:09
Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia

Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests

The president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news - but we aren't celebrating just yet, because most of its...
Posted by Richardg - 21 May, 2013 - 10:32
Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia

Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests

The president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news - but we aren't celebrating just yet, because most of its...
Posted by Richardg - 21 May, 2013 - 10:32

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