It’s a question that is becoming increasingly urgent as concern grows that the world’s largest original forest – a key defense against global warming – risks being destroyed by farming, logging and climate change.
One solution may lie partly in private hands.
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In 1990, the government of Brazil created a system of private nature reserves, known as RPPNs, to complement state-owned national parks. Under the law, the land must be protected, but it may be used for research, education and eco-tourism to provide income. In return there are tax advantages for owners.
Today there are 700 RPPNs across Brazil, protecting almost one million hectares.
Correspondent Stephen Gibbs reports on what could be a model for the future.
Crocodiles, no matter where they exist in the world, are an endangered species. Their habitat is being lost and they are being poached for their meat which in some cultures is seen as a delicacy. The state of the crocodile is no different on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. The crocodile is disap...
Every year, California is engaged in an epic “Man versus Nature” battle against thousands of wildfires that rage across the land, claiming lives and inflicting billions of dollars in damage.
With the dreaded fire season approaching, there is a new element to be fearful of, COVID19 spread.
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The COVID-19 pandemic took the spotlight away from Earth Day’s 50-year celebration on April 22nd.
Though environmentalists and climate activists see this as a demonstration that when there is enough political will, strong and rapid actions can be taken to mitigate a problem.
The northern trian...
