Deforestation can cause catastrophic flooding as well. And scientists see that deforestation has a significant effect on ...

Flash flooding and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java have killed at least 21 people and damaged villages and rice fields. The nation is located in a busy earthquake zone and faces high ...

Forests have a big influence on rainfall patterns, water and soil quality and flood prevention too. Millions of people rely directly on forests as their home or for making a living. But the risks from ...

Changes to regulation are pushing companies to protect forests, but the economic arguments for conservation should be taken just as seriously.

Heavy rain continues to batter Assam as the state struggles to recover from the floods that impacted over 24 lakh people across 30 districts, including Cachar, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nagaon, and others.

Burundi faces serious climate and environmental challenges. The biggest is the country's overdependence on the use of biomass ...

Against the backdrop of continuing environmental challenges caused by unabated deforestation, illegal mining, and timber ...

Malaysias palm oil industry has remained stable despite recent flooding, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Indonesia’s deforestation increased in 2024 to its highest level since 2021, with forest area four times the size of Jakarta lost; 97% of this occurred within legal concessions, highlighting a ...

The nation is located in a busy earthquake zone and faces high levels of deforestation – factors that are linked to flooding and landslides, though it wasn't immediately clear if the areas hit ...

The global conversation around deforestation has evolved significantly ... and even provide protection against coastal flooding. These services are essential components of countries ...