Deforestation

Trump administration moves to expand energy development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, proposing 18.5M acres open to oil leasing.

The Chesapeake Bay scored a C in 2025, down 5 points. Long-term trends show improvement, but climate extremes and equity gaps pose new challenges.

Mixed-use project in Washington state brings Passive House design, Net Zero performance, and community-focused amenities to the real estate development sector.

How is ASICS integrating sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder engagement to drive long-term corporate growth?

The increasing severity of flooding in Nigeria is directly linked to rising global temperatures and changing rainfall patterns.

Songbirds now treat the Corn Belt like a major barrier. New research shows farmland forces flight changes once seen only over oceans.

A new study reveals how cross-laminated timber (CLT) can play a dual role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while reshaping forest management—though not without trade-offs for natural forests.

In northern Iraq, a solar-powered village offers a model for climate resilience. Renewable energy and farming work hand-in-hand for change.

Deforestation is now a financial risk. New tools give investors sharper insight into forest-linked exposure and corporate accountability.

Climate extremes—including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires—are fueling mass displacement across the Americas. Governments must act swiftly to implement long-term solutions for resilience and recovery.

Eight of the world’s top ski resorts form the Global Sustainability Ski Alliance to accelerate decarbonization, innovate supply chains, and protect alpine economies from climate change.

Bird populations are dropping fastest where they were once strongest. New data tools reveal the hidden patterns reshaping conservation efforts.

Federal proposal to drop habitat degradation from ESA’s “harm” definition could ease project approvals for water and infrastructure—raising concerns for species protection.

North of Fairbanks, hundreds of workers at Alaska’s biggest gold mine dig up, haul, crush and grind thousands of tons of ore each day, year-round.  The sprawling Fort Knox mine consumes $40 million worth of power every year — more than any other business in the state.

Harita Nickel faces scrutiny as leaked documents reveal decade-long chromium-6 pollution at its Indonesian site supplying EV giants, despite public denials.

A new finance model aims to protect intact tropical forests before damage. Global partners are betting on prevention, not restoration.

Grist reports that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

A new workflow enables soil-based testing of biodegradable plastics, supporting agriculture, packaging, waste, and materials industries with real-world data.

California launches a faster permitting process for wildfire safety projects, building on billions in investments and expanding environmental safeguards.

Changes to the landscape and pollution have harmed this vital ecosystem known as the ‘river of grass.’

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