Deforestation
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Orangutans in the Mist
By Lily Whiteman published
Cheryl Knott researches orangutans in Borneo.
6 'Lost' Frogs Rediscovered in Haiti's Forests
By Live Science Staff published
Species not seen in decades found in multi-continent frog survey.
In Amazon, New Species Discovered Every 3 Days
By Andrea Mustain published
Parade of new species crawls out of world's largest rainforest.
Rainforest Life Faces Double Threat to Existence
By Brett Israel published
Huge changes in tropical rainforest life could occur by 2100.
Illegal Logging Down, New Report Reveals
By Andrea Mustain published
Many tropical areas still facing deforestation.
Brazil and U.S. Ranked Worst for Environmental Impact
By Live Science Staff published
New rankings of countries' impact on environment puts U.S. and Brazil at top.
Amidst Earthquake in Haiti, Ecologist Puts Down Roots
By Starry Sprenkle published
Doctoral student in ecology survives earthquake in Haiti to continue her work promoting sustainable tree farming
Ancient Civilization Cut Path to Demise
By Live Science Staff published
The ancient South American Nasca civilization may have caused its own demise by clear-cutting huge swaths of forest, a new study found.
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