Amazon deforestation


McKinsey’s record on deforestation under microscope at UN talks

There may be no honour among thieves, but things can be pretty fierce among consultants, too, writes David Ritter, from the UNFCCC Intersessionals in Bonn.

Cattle trader’s beef with Amazon deforestation

The world’s fourth largest cattle beef trader, Mafrig, have put a moratorium on buying cattle raised in newly deforested areas in the Amazon.

VIDEO: Western demand for beef and leather fuels Amazon deforestation

A three-year survey by Greenpeace has found that our appetite for beef and leather is responsible for intensified deforestation in the Amazon.

State of the Planet

How to choose the best option from the carbon menu … Brazil says: environment and economy compatible … The Standby Buster.

A glimmer of hope on same s-x rights?

Australian Democrat Natasha Stott Despoja has tabled a bill in Federal Parliament that aims to remove financial discrimination against same s-x couples as a glimmer of light has come from the government.