Slipping beneath the purview of environmental governance, construction of these “ghost roads” typically precede sharp spikes in deforestation and represent blind spots in zoning and law enforcement, the study says.
Environment
With Energy Demand Surging, Utilities Fall Back on Their Old Standby: Fossil Fuels
Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.
Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.
15 Random Books That Every Environmentalist Should Read
These aren’t books that will get filed under “climate change” or “wildlife,” but they all offer a glimpse into our changing world.
These aren’t books that will get filed under “climate change” or “wildlife,” but they all offer a glimpse into our changing world.
Climate-Friendly Beef? Argentina’s New ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Certification Could Help Reduce Livestock Emissions – If It’s Done Right
The world’s livestock sector is a key driver of climate change, contributing around 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of agriculture’s annual greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock, with raising cattle for meat typically being the most emissions-intensive activity.
The world’s livestock sector is a key driver of climate change, contributing around 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of agriculture’s annual greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock, with raising cattle for meat typically being the most emissions-intensive activity.
In Highly Urbanized Japan, City Farmers Are Key to Achieving Organic Goal
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Embodied Carbon = 10% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions!
Buildings in general tend to account for at least 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions.
Buildings in general tend to account for at least 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions.
Midwest Maple Syrup Producers Adapt to Record Warm Winter, Uncertainty as Climate Changes
Human-caused climate change is having varied and unpredictable effects on maple harvests in Wisconsin, Iowa, and elsewhere, experts say.
Human-caused climate change is having varied and unpredictable effects on maple harvests in Wisconsin, Iowa, and elsewhere, experts say.
Effective Climate Activism Requires Honest Conversations About Its Challenges
Climate activist Clover Hogan says environmental activists face growing challenges not just from outside their movements, but also from within.
Climate activist Clover Hogan says environmental activists face growing challenges not just from outside their movements, but also from within.
Landfills Bake the Planet Even More Than We Realized
Aerial monitoring finds they emit methane at levels at least 40 percent higher than previously reported to the EPA.
Aerial monitoring finds they emit methane at levels at least 40 percent higher than previously reported to the EPA.
How to Control Chronic Wasting Disease
A prion sickness similar to mad cow is spreading rapidly through North America’s deer and elk populations. A veterinary microbiologist discusses the options for keeping it in check.
A prion sickness similar to mad cow is spreading rapidly through North America’s deer and elk populations. A veterinary microbiologist discusses the options for keeping it in check.
Climate Change Fuels Chocolate Price Surge: The Bitter Reality
The cocoa industry, like many others, is at a crossroads.
The cocoa industry, like many others, is at a crossroads.
Sage Grouse: Icon of the American West’s Conservation Debate
The greater sage grouse, best known for its unusual mating dance and bulky, turkey-like appearance, has long been an emblem of the American West.
The greater sage grouse, best known for its unusual mating dance and bulky, turkey-like appearance, has long been an emblem of the American West.
Farming Our Way to a Future More Resilient to Climate Change
Food and Our Future What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable?
Food and Our Future What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable?
The Fescue Fighters
A toxic grass that threatens a quarter of U.S. cows is spreading. Can it be stopped?
A toxic grass that threatens a quarter of U.S. cows is spreading. Can it be stopped?
City Surprise: Urban Areas Are Brimming With Biodiversity
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
53 Fool-Proof and Eco-Friendly Tips for a Sustainable Spring Garden
‘Tis the season for green thumbs old and new to plant those spring gardens. Make yours as sustainable as possible with these fool-proof eco-friendly gardening tips.
‘Tis the season for green thumbs old and new to plant those spring gardens. Make yours as sustainable as possible with these fool-proof eco-friendly gardening tips.