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EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility

EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility

In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.
Thu Mar 14 2024
WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia

WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia

The EU stipulated that the use of biofuels for which forests had been cleared for planting could not be used to achieve the target.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation

Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation

As the world's climate heats up, coffee farms are moving uphill, destroying forests along the way in the search for cooler climes.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report

Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report

Malaysia has said the law is a "deliberate effort" to increase costs and barriers for its palm oil sector - a key source of export revenue.
Thu Sep 14 2023
NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation

NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation

Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures

Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures

Seven percent of the world's forests have been planted by humans.
Thu Mar 09 2023
EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032

EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032

The share of palm oil in biodiesel and in food in the European Union is expected to fall significantly within the next 10 years.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Malaysia should continue engaging with EU on deforestation-free products regulation - MPOC

Malaysia should continue engaging with EU on deforestation-free products regulation - MPOC

Reliance on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil means compliance with the due diligence requirements, Wan Aishah said.
Wed Dec 07 2022
EU agrees law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation

EU agrees law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation

Countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia and Malaysia have criticised the EU plan, warning that the rules will be burdensome and costly.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation

Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation

Wan Aishah said the Malaysian government is firmly committed to the sustainability of palm oil production based on the country's laws.
Wed Nov 16 2022
How excess CO2 is bulking up trees

How excess CO2 is bulking up trees

Scientists have now discovered that excess carbon dioxide is contributing to increasing the wood volume of forests in the US.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Climate change is making rain difficult to predict - we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt

Climate change is making rain difficult to predict - we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt

Whether its a drought or a deluge, being able to accurately forecast rain is important to protect lives and manage water safely.
Wed Sep 21 2022
How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink

How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink

In some ecosystems, tree losses could also affect water reservoirs.
Sun Sep 18 2022
[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - reserved for logging?

[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?

Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining - Study

Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining - Study

Industrial-scale mining is spurring tropical deforestation, with once-impenetrable forest cleared for mines and access roads.
Tue Sep 13 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025