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Turkey's Forest Loss from 2017-2024: An AlphaEarth Analysis
Using Google Earth Engine's AlphaEarth data, Prof. Dr. Utku Perktaş reveals significant forest loss in Turkey between 2017 and 2024, particularly in the Aegean, Mediterranean, and some Black Sea regions, highlighting the need for on-site verification and swift intervention.
Turkey's Forest Loss from 2017-2024: An AlphaEarth Analysis
Using Google Earth Engine's AlphaEarth data, Prof. Dr. Utku Perktaş reveals significant forest loss in Turkey between 2017 and 2024, particularly in the Aegean, Mediterranean, and some Black Sea regions, highlighting the need for on-site verification and swift intervention.
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16% Bias Score
Deforestation Causes 28,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study reveals that over 28,000 people die annually due to heat caused by deforestation, mostly in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for local climate management strategies alongside global CO2 emission reduction.
Deforestation Causes 28,000 Annual Deaths Globally
A new study reveals that over 28,000 people die annually due to heat caused by deforestation, mostly in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for local climate management strategies alongside global CO2 emission reduction.
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44% Bias Score
Brazilian Amazon Deforestation from Fire Drops 65% in July 2025
Brazil saw a 65% decrease in Amazonian deforestation from fires in July 2025 compared to July 2024, totaling 1,430,000 hectares, due to increased rainfall; nationwide, 7.48 million hectares were affected, a 40% decrease since 2024, the lowest since 2019.
Brazilian Amazon Deforestation from Fire Drops 65% in July 2025
Brazil saw a 65% decrease in Amazonian deforestation from fires in July 2025 compared to July 2024, totaling 1,430,000 hectares, due to increased rainfall; nationwide, 7.48 million hectares were affected, a 40% decrease since 2024, the lowest since 2019.
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36% Bias Score
Consumer Choices Crucial for Orangutan Survival
The demand for palm oil is causing the destruction of orangutan habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia, leading to their extinction; however, consumers can help by purchasing sustainable palm oil and making other conscious choices.
Consumer Choices Crucial for Orangutan Survival
The demand for palm oil is causing the destruction of orangutan habitats in Indonesia and Malaysia, leading to their extinction; however, consumers can help by purchasing sustainable palm oil and making other conscious choices.
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32% Bias Score
Lula Vetoes Controversial Environmental Bill, Sparking Ongoing Debate
President Lula da Silva vetoed 63 sections of a bill that would relax environmental licensing in Brazil, blocking self-licensing for medium-impact projects, maintaining indigenous and quilombola rights, and partially restricting exemptions for agribusiness, though concerns remain about the new 'fast...
Lula Vetoes Controversial Environmental Bill, Sparking Ongoing Debate
President Lula da Silva vetoed 63 sections of a bill that would relax environmental licensing in Brazil, blocking self-licensing for medium-impact projects, maintaining indigenous and quilombola rights, and partially restricting exemptions for agribusiness, though concerns remain about the new 'fast...
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40% Bias Score
Massive Queensland Deforestation Worsens Great Barrier Reef Crisis
Queensland experienced the clearing of 332,015 hectares of forest and woodland in 2022-23, a 3% increase from the previous year; 44% was in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas, harming coral and endangering species like koalas and greater gliders; much of the clearing was for pasture expansion and di...
Massive Queensland Deforestation Worsens Great Barrier Reef Crisis
Queensland experienced the clearing of 332,015 hectares of forest and woodland in 2022-23, a 3% increase from the previous year; 44% was in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas, harming coral and endangering species like koalas and greater gliders; much of the clearing was for pasture expansion and di...
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56% Bias Score
Destruction of Ourense's Posío Garden: A Loss of Green Space and Community Gathering Place
The city of Ourense, Spain, is facing the destruction of its historic Posío Garden, a beloved green space, to make way for a plaza and cafe, resulting in the felling of at least 25 large trees and sparking public outrage.
Destruction of Ourense's Posío Garden: A Loss of Green Space and Community Gathering Place
The city of Ourense, Spain, is facing the destruction of its historic Posío Garden, a beloved green space, to make way for a plaza and cafe, resulting in the felling of at least 25 large trees and sparking public outrage.
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56% Bias Score
Lab-Grown Oils Offer Sustainable Alternative to Deforestation in Cosmetics Industry
Facing EU deforestation regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products, Paris-based SMEY uses AI to create lab-grown coconut, palm, and shea oils, aiming to provide deforestation-free, sustainable alternatives to traditional harvesting methods.
Lab-Grown Oils Offer Sustainable Alternative to Deforestation in Cosmetics Industry
Facing EU deforestation regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products, Paris-based SMEY uses AI to create lab-grown coconut, palm, and shea oils, aiming to provide deforestation-free, sustainable alternatives to traditional harvesting methods.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Indigenous Leaders Demand Action at Bogota Summit
Indigenous leaders from eight Amazonian nations are demanding legal protection of their lands, a ban on new resource extraction projects, and official roles in decision-making at the Fifth Presidential Summit of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization in Bogota, Colombia, citing decades of enviro...
Amazon Indigenous Leaders Demand Action at Bogota Summit
Indigenous leaders from eight Amazonian nations are demanding legal protection of their lands, a ban on new resource extraction projects, and official roles in decision-making at the Fifth Presidential Summit of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization in Bogota, Colombia, citing decades of enviro...
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20% Bias Score
Brazil's Deforestation Crisis Accelerates: 111.7 Million Hectares Lost Since 1985
Brazil has lost 111.7 million hectares of natural areas since 1985, an area over three times the size of Germany; deforestation accelerated in the last decade due to climate change and agriculture, impacting the Amazon, Pantanal, and Cerrado; President Lula aims for zero deforestation by 2030.
Brazil's Deforestation Crisis Accelerates: 111.7 Million Hectares Lost Since 1985
Brazil has lost 111.7 million hectares of natural areas since 1985, an area over three times the size of Germany; deforestation accelerated in the last decade due to climate change and agriculture, impacting the Amazon, Pantanal, and Cerrado; President Lula aims for zero deforestation by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
Lula Partially Vetoes Bill Relaxing Brazil's Environmental Licensing
Brazilian President Lula partially vetoed a bill relaxing environmental licensing rules, rejecting provisions that would expand self-declaration licenses and weaken protections for the Atlantic Forest; he proposed a new bill and a provisional measure to address these issues.
Lula Partially Vetoes Bill Relaxing Brazil's Environmental Licensing
Brazilian President Lula partially vetoed a bill relaxing environmental licensing rules, rejecting provisions that would expand self-declaration licenses and weaken protections for the Atlantic Forest; he proposed a new bill and a provisional measure to address these issues.
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40% Bias Score
EU and Indonesia Near Trade Deal Amidst US Trade Tensions
The European Union and Indonesia reached a preliminary trade agreement, aiming for a final deal by September, amidst US trade threats, despite ongoing challenges with Indonesia's protectionist policies and sustainability concerns.
EU and Indonesia Near Trade Deal Amidst US Trade Tensions
The European Union and Indonesia reached a preliminary trade agreement, aiming for a final deal by September, amidst US trade threats, despite ongoing challenges with Indonesia's protectionist policies and sustainability concerns.
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40% Bias Score
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