Construction of Highway through Amazon Rainforest for COP30 Summit

A new highway is being built through the Amazon rainforest to ease traffic for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, raising criticism for contradicting the summit's climate goals.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has slowed by nearly half compared to the previous year, but there is still work to be done to end the destruction. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aims for 'deforestation zero' by 2030.

Illegal Practices in Mexico's Avocado Industry

Illegal practices in Mexico's avocado industry, driven by U.S. demand, have led to environmental damage and social crises. Lawsuits filed against major importers highlight sustainability concerns. Avocado trade linked to deforestation, crime, and human rights violations.

Global Forest Loss Analysis

Global Forest Watch's analysis reveals that tropical forest loss declined last year, but remains high. Destruction of forests contributes to climate change and biodiversity loss. Brazil, Congo, and Bolivia are among the top countries with significant forest loss.

Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Adapting to EU Deforestation Regulations

Vietnamese coffee farmers like Le Van Tam are adapting to new European Union rules aimed at stopping deforestation by adopting sustainable farming methods, such as growing coffee side-by-side with other plants to improve quality and value of their products.