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June 8, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/south-africas-move-away-from-coal-marred-by-legacy-of-abandoned-mines-report/ | South Africa’s move away from coal marred by legacy of abandoned mines: Report
April 1, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/ethiopian-women-plant-trees-restoring-lands-livelihoods/ | Ethiopian women plant trees, restoring lands & livelihoods
April 1, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/oil-surge-sharpens-calls-for-indonesia-to-shift-away-from-fossil-fuels/ | Oil surge sharpens calls for Indonesia to shift away from fossil fuels
March 31, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/03/brazil-is-uniquely-positioned-to-weather-rising-world-oil-prices/ | Brazil is uniquely positioned to weather rising world oil prices
March 20, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/03/shippings-biofuel-gamble-could-deepen-africas-land-squeeze-and-food-insecurity-commentary/ | Shipping’s biofuel gamble could deepen Africa’s land squeeze and food insecurity (commentary)
February 25, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/agroforestry-offers-market-based-way-to-boost-amazon-rains-farmer-incomes-analysis/ | Agroforestry offers market-based way to boost Amazon rains & farmer incomes (analysis)
January 30, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/cameroon-cookstove-project-looks-to-slow-forest-loss/ | Cameroon cookstove project looks to slow forest loss
January 15, 2026 | https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/indonesia-backs-away-from-coal-exit-test-case-amid-financial-and-political-pushback/ | Indonesia backs away from coal exit test case amid financial and political pushback
November 5, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/11/ethanol-plant-spills-harmful-wastewater-into-philippine-marine-reserve/ | Ethanol plant spills harmful wastewater into Philippine marine reserve
September 11, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/park-guardians-or-destroyers-study-dissects-2-narratives-of-drcs-indigenous-batwa/ | Park guardians or destroyers? Study dissects 2 narratives of DRC’s Indigenous Batwa
August 25, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/08/global-south-bears-growing-burden-of-health-threats-from-plastic-burning/ | Global South bears growing burden of health threats from plastic burning
August 21, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/sustainable-biomass-certification-scheme-is-flawed-degrades-forests-report-finds/ | Sustainable biomass certification scheme is flawed, degrades forests, report finds
May 23, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/05/community-based-biofuels-offer-sensible-alternative-to-palm-oil-for-indonesia-analysis-shows/ | Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows
May 21, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/05/brazil-bets-on-macauba-palm-to-make-renewable-diesel-and-aviation-biofuel/ | Brazil bets on macaúba palm to make renewable diesel and aviation biofuel
May 12, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/05/as-renewable-diesel-surges-sustainability-claims-are-deeply-questioned/ | As renewable diesel surges, sustainability claims are deeply questioned
April 23, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/indonesia-defies-global-coal-retreat-with-captive-plant-boom/ | Indonesia defies global coal retreat with captive plant boom
April 14, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/04/invasive-water-hyacinths-are-effective-at-removing-microplastics-study-finds/ | Invasive water hyacinths are effective at removing microplastics, study finds
March 18, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/03/cameroonians-combat-deforestation-using-cheaper-charcoal-alternative/ | Cameroonians combat deforestation using cheaper charcoal alternative
March 13, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/03/chauffeur-at-indonesia-energy-nonprofit-drives-uptake-of-biogas-by-java-farmers/ | Chauffeur at Indonesia energy nonprofit drives uptake of biogas by Java farmers
February 25, 2025 | https://news.mongabay.com/2025/02/in-nepal-a-eucalyptus-boom-became-an-ecological-cautionary-tale/ | In Nepal, a eucalyptus boom became an ecological cautionary tale
December 5, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/12/certified-ethanol-produced-in-brazil-for-global-airlines-linked-to-slave-labor/ | Certified ethanol produced in Brazil for global airlines linked to slave labor
November 21, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/video/2024/11/biochar-from-banana-peels-breaks-ground-in-cameroon/ | Biochar from banana peels breaks ground in Cameroon
October 31, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/defending-the-hidden-forest-gems-of-zambias-copperbelt-province/ | Defending the hidden forest gems of Zambia’s Copperbelt Province
October 30, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/for-tanzanias-maasai-adapting-to-climate-change-may-mean-less-livestock-more-trees/ | For Tanzania’s Maasai, adapting to climate change may mean less livestock, more trees
October 29, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/action-against-forest-biomass-subsidies-gains-momentum-at-cop16/ | Action against forest biomass subsidies gains momentum at COP16
October 16, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/local-ngo-rains-brings-relief-to-ghanas-semiarid-north-with-regenerative-farming/ | Local NGO RAINS brings relief to Ghana’s semiarid north with regenerative farming
October 3, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/in-madagascar-taniala-regenerative-camp-aims-to-heal-deforestation-scars/ | In Madagascar, Taniala Regenerative Camp aims to heal deforestation scars
September 30, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/09/ever-smarter-consumer-electronics-push-world-toward-environmental-brink/ | Ever-smarter consumer electronics push world toward environmental brink
August 29, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/08/as-malawi-government-struggles-to-protect-a-forest-communities-show-the-way/ | As Malawi government struggles to protect a forest, communities show the way
August 7, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/08/birdsong-rings-out-once-again-in-togos-sacred-forest-of-titiyo/ | Birdsong rings out once again in Togo’s sacred forest of Titiyo
June 20, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/06/zambian-forest-reserve-rebounds-with-a-little-assistance/ | Zambian forest reserve rebounds with a little assistance
June 19, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/06/sugarcane-megaproject-poses-latest-threat-to-papuas-forests-communities/ | Sugarcane megaproject poses latest threat to Papua’s forests, communities
June 11, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/podcast/2024/06/burning-wood-is-not-renewable-energy-so-why-do-policymakers-pretend-it-is/ | Burning wood is not ‘renewable energy,’ so why do policymakers pretend it is?
May 28, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/pressure-grows-on-banks-to-end-business-with-indonesian-coal-giant-adaro/ | Pressure grows on banks to end business with Indonesian coal giant Adaro
May 1, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/mangrove-forestry-only-sustainable-when-conservation-zones-respected-study/ | Mangrove forestry only sustainable when conservation zones respected: Study
February 5, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/pakistan-bucks-global-trend-with-30-year-mangrove-expansion/ | Pakistan bucks global trend with 30-year mangrove expansion
January 31, 2024 | https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/indonesian-utility-pln-ordered-to-disclose-coal-plants-emissions-data/ | Indonesian utility PLN ordered to disclose coal plants’ emissions data
November 7, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/deforestation-continues-in-kenyas-largest-water-capturing-forest-satellites-show/ | Deforestation continues in Kenya’s largest water capturing forest, satellites show
October 6, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/cut-down-once-again-uncontrolled-logging-puts-new-sahel-reforestation-projects-at-risk/ | Cut down once again: Uncontrolled logging puts new Sahel reforestation projects at risk
September 25, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/delay-of-indonesias-energy-transition-plan-a-chance-to-get-public-input/ | Delay of Indonesia’s energy transition plan a chance to get public input
September 6, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/experts-see-red-over-indonesias-planned-green-investment-label-for-coal-plants/ | Experts see red over Indonesia’s planned green investment label for coal plants
August 29, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/captive-coal-fired-power-plants-hinder-indonesia-energy-transition-deal/ | Captive coal-fired power plants hinder Indonesia energy transition deal
August 23, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/activists-slam-coal-pollution-from-indonesias-production-of-clean-batteries/ | Activists slam coal pollution from Indonesia’s production of ‘clean’ batteries
August 14, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/can-land-titles-save-madagascars-embattled-biodiversity-and-people/ | Can land titles save Madagascar’s embattled biodiversity and people?
July 31, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/forests-finance-fears-for-forests-in-angola-flashes-of-hope-from-kenya-ghana/ | Forests & finance: Fears for forests in Angola, flashes of hope from Kenya & Ghana
July 12, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/forests-in-the-furnace-can-fashion-brands-tackle-illegal-logging-in-their-cambodian-supply-chains/ | Forests in the furnace: Can fashion brands tackle illegal logging in their Cambodian supply chains?
July 7, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/villagers-turn-to-charcoal-made-of-bamboo-to-save-a-madagascar-forest/ | Villagers turn to charcoal made from bamboo to save a protected forest in Madagascar
July 3, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/indonesias-coal-burning-hits-record-high-and-green-nickel-is-largely-why/ | Indonesia’s coal burning hits record high — and ‘green’ nickel is largely why
June 14, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/seas-of-grass-may-be-dark-horse-candidate-to-fuel-the-planet-or-not/ | Seas of grass may be dark horse candidate to fuel the planet — or not
June 13, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/can-community-payments-with-no-strings-attached-benefit-biodiversity/ | Can community payments with no strings attached benefit biodiversity?
May 17, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/sargassum-surges-in-mexico-from-nuisance-to-new-green-industry/ | Sargassum surges in Mexico: From nuisance to new green industry?
May 12, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/from-palm-oil-waste-to-cellulosic-ethanol-indonesias-opportunity-commentary/ | From palm oil waste to cellulosic ethanol: Indonesia’s opportunity (commentary)
May 11, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/crud-to-crude-the-global-potential-of-biofuels-made-from-human-waste/ | Crud-to-crude: The global potential of biofuels made from human waste
May 9, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/as-exxon-bows-out-industry-takes-step-toward-sustainable-algae-biofuels/ | As Exxon bows out, industry takes step toward sustainable algae biofuels
April 6, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/jatropha-the-biofuel-that-bombed-seeks-a-path-to-redemption/ | Jatropha: The biofuel that bombed seeks a path to redemption
April 4, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/u-s-firm-quits-indonesian-gasification-project-in-major-blow-to-coal-ambitions/ | U.S. firm quits Indonesian gasification project in major blow to coal ambitions
March 28, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/human-migration-to-nepals-tiger-capital-adds-to-conservation-challenges/ | Human migration to Nepal’s tiger capital adds to conservation challenges
March 20, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/a-liquid-biofuels-primer-carbon-cutting-hopes-vs-real-world-impacts/ | A liquid biofuels primer: Carbon-cutting hopes vs. real-world impacts
March 9, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/indonesia-aims-to-use-gas-in-foreign-funded-energy-transition-critics-cry-foul/ | Indonesia aims to use gas in foreign-funded energy transition; critics cry foul
February 1, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/changing-circumstances-turn-sustainable-communities-into-deforestation-drivers-study/ | Changing circumstances turn ‘sustainable communities’ into deforestation drivers: Study
January 10, 2023 | https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/indonesias-biofuel-push-must-go-beyond-palm-oil-to-reduce-risk-experts-say/ | Indonesia’s biofuel push must go beyond palm oil to reduce risk, experts say
November 22, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/indonesia-to-build-coal-plants-despite-20b-deal-on-clean-energy-transition/ | Indonesia to build coal plants despite $20b deal on clean energy transition
October 20, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/early-retirement-for-indonesian-coal-plants-could-cut-co2-boost-jobs-analysis-says/ | Early retirement for Indonesian coal plants could cut CO2, boost jobs, analysis says
October 11, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/indonesian-banks-prop-up-coal-industry-increasingly-shunned-by-outside-lenders/ | Indonesian banks prop up coal industry increasingly shunned by outside lenders
September 6, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/09/switzerland-set-to-burn-more-trees-to-reach-its-climate-and-energy-goals-commentary/ | Switzerland set to burn more trees to reach its climate and energy goals (commentary)
August 22, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/08/poverty-fueled-deforestation-threatens-kenyas-largest-water-catchment/ | Poverty-fueled deforestation threatens Kenya’s largest water catchment
July 27, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/07/nigerian-refugees-in-cameroon-turn-biomass-into-charcoal-to-spare-trees/ | Nigerian refugees in Cameroon turn biomass into charcoal to spare trees
June 29, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/as-jakarta-chokes-on-toxic-air-indonesian-government-stalls-on-taking-action/ | As Jakarta chokes on toxic air, Indonesian government stalls on taking action
June 28, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/planned-coal-plants-fizzle-as-japan-ends-financing-in-indonesia-bangladesh/ | Planned coal plants fizzle as Japan ends financing in Indonesia, Bangladesh
June 28, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/cameroons-nigerian-refugees-who-degraded-their-camp-are-now-vanguards-of-reforestation/ | Cameroon’s Nigerian refugees who degraded their camp are now vanguards of reforestation
May 19, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/slick-operator-indonesian-cooking-oil-probe-may-spread-to-biodiesel-industry/ | Slick operator: Indonesian cooking oil probe may spread to biodiesel industry
May 12, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/malawi-steps-up-action-against-illegal-charcoal-trade-analysis/ | Malawi steps up action against illegal charcoal trade (analysis)
April 25, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/coal-miner-bayan-sues-indonesian-investment-chief-over-loss-of-land/ | Coal miner Bayan sues Indonesian investment chief over loss of land
April 20, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/mine-pits-expose-the-holes-in-indonesias-plan-to-relocate-its-capital/ | Mine pits expose the holes in Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital
April 4, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/for-indonesians-palm-oil-is-everywhere-but-on-supermarket-shelves/ | For Indonesians, palm oil is everywhere but on supermarket shelves
March 29, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/03/indonesian-bill-turns-coal-derived-fuels-clean-by-ignoring-true-scale-of-emissions/ | Indonesian bill turns coal-derived fuels clean by ignoring true scale of emissions
February 9, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/can-the-little-known-tamanu-tree-replace-palm-oil-in-indonesias-biofuel-bid/ | Can the little-known tamanu tree replace palm oil in Indonesia’s biofuel bid?
January 8, 2022 | https://news.mongabay.com/2022/01/as-blackouts-loom-indonesias-energy-crisis-highlights-its-addiction-to-coal/ | As blackouts loom, Indonesia’s energy crisis highlights its addiction to coal
December 3, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/major-clothing-brands-contribute-to-deforestation-in-cambodia-report-finds/ | Major clothing brands contribute to deforestation in Cambodia, report finds
November 10, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/11/cop26-cop-out-indonesias-clean-energy-pledge-keeps-coal-front-and-center/ | COP26 cop-out? Indonesia’s clean energy pledge keeps coal front and center
September 24, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/links-to-coal-mining-add-to-indonesian-palm-oil-sectors-risk-for-buyers/ | Links to coal mining add to Indonesian palm oil sector’s risk for buyers
September 8, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/brazils-biofuel-program-sputters-on-weak-emissions-accounting/ | Brazil’s biofuel program sputters on weak emissions accounting
September 6, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/indonesia-still-clinging-to-coal-despite-phaseout-pledge-new-plan-shows/ | Indonesia still clinging to coal despite phaseout pledge, new plan shows
September 6, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/from-a-nuisance-to-a-benefit-worlds-worst-weed-finds-new-use-as-biofuel/ | From a nuisance to a benefit, ‘world’s worst weed’ finds new use as biofuel
July 21, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/turning-kenyas-problematic-invasive-plants-into-useful-bioenergy/ | Turning Kenya’s problematic invasive plants into useful bioenergy
July 12, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/indonesia-bets-on-biofuels-over-oil-but-evs-could-render-both-moot/ | Indonesia bets on biofuels over oil, but EVs could render both moot
July 7, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/indonesia-mining-law-judicial-review-constitutional-court/ | Activists take Indonesia’s mining law to court, but don’t expect much
July 6, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/playing-the-long-game-exxonmobil-gambles-on-algae-biofuel/ | Playing the long game: ExxonMobil gambles on algae biofuel
July 2, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/biofuel-in-mexico-uphill-battle-against-bureaucracy-organized-crime/ | Biofuel in Mexico: Uphill battle against bureaucracy, organized crime
July 1, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/converting-biowaste-to-biogas-could-power-cleaner-sustainable-earth-future/ | Converting biowaste to biogas could power cleaner, sustainable Earth future
June 22, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/cleaning-up-cambodias-kitchens-could-curb-deforestation-climate-change/ | Cleaning up Cambodia’s kitchens could curb deforestation, climate change
June 17, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/rush-to-turn-black-diamonds-into-cash-eats-up-ugandas-forests-fruits/ | Rush to turn ‘black diamonds’ into cash eats up Uganda’s forests, fruits
June 16, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/coal-phase-out-plan-gets-pushback-in-power-hungry-indonesia/ | Coal phase-out plan gets pushback in power-hungry Indonesia
June 14, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/scientists-call-for-solving-climate-and-biodiversity-crises-together/ | Scientists call for solving climate and biodiversity crises together
June 9, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/indonesias-biodiesel-program-fuels-deforestation-threat-report-warns/ | Indonesia’s biodiesel program fuels deforestation threat, report warns
June 1, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/mining-linked-yet-again-to-another-severe-flood-in-indonesian-borneo/ | Mining linked yet again to another severe flood in Indonesian Borneo
May 20, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/indonesian-president-joko-jokowi-widodo-slammed-for-wait-and-see-approach-on-climate-action/ | Indonesian president slammed for ‘wait-and-see’ approach on climate action
May 7, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/belgium-sized-swath-of-forest-faces-the-chop-from-indonesian-palm-oil/ | Belgium-sized swath of forest faces the chop from Indonesian palm oil
April 13, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/04/belgium-bans-biofuels-made-from-palm-oil-soy/ | Belgium bans biofuels made from palm oil, soy
March 10, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/03/mining-sites-indonesia-disaster-prone-area-report/ | Mining sites in Indonesia’s disaster-prone areas a ticking time bomb: Report
February 18, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/indonesia-police-investigate-coal-mine-companies-south-kalimantan-flood/ | Indonesian police may probe coal miners over deforestation-linked floods
February 16, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/indonesia-abandoned-mining-pit-death-toll-report/ | Grim toll from Indonesia’s abandoned mines may get even worse, report warns
February 12, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/nearly-one-third-of-all-oak-species-threatened-with-extinction-report-says/ | Nearly one-third of all oak species threatened with extinction, report says
February 9, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/indonesia-mine-rehab-reforestation-deadly-floods-south-kalimantan/ | Indonesia to push for mine rehab, reforestation after deadly floods
January 27, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/01/coal-road-sumatra-harapan-forest-frog/ | Planned coal-trucking road threatens a forest haven for Sumatran frogs
January 22, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/01/plantations-mines-south-kalimantan-indonesia-borneo-flood-environment-minister-denies/ | Plantations, mines didn’t worsen flood, Indonesia says. The data begs to differ
January 20, 2021 | https://news.mongabay.com/2021/01/palm-oil-plantations-coal-mines-deforestation-indonesia-south-kalimantan-flood/ | Palm oil plantations, coal mines linked to deadly Indonesia flood
December 29, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/12/indonesias-five-most-consequential-environmental-stories-of-2020/ | Indonesia’s five most consequential environmental stories of 2020
December 28, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/12/top-indonesia-palm-oil-news-story-2020/ | Top Indonesian palm oil developments in 2020
December 21, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/12/indonesia-biofuel-deforestation-oil-palm-plantation-b30/ | Indonesia’s biofuel bid threatens more deforestation for oil palm plantations
December 2, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/12/french-guiana-soy-biofuel-power-plants-risk-massive-amazon-deforestation/ | French Guiana soy biofuel power plants risk massive Amazon deforestation
November 4, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/11/indonesia-omnibus-law-global-investor-letter/ | Indonesia’s omnibus law a ‘major problem’ for environmental protection
October 26, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/10/indonesia-coal-mining-energy-omnibus-deregulation-law-oligarch/ | Indonesian officials linked to mining and ‘dirty energy’ firms benefiting from deregulation law
October 1, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/10/worlds-plants-and-fungi-a-frontier-of-discovery-if-we-can-protect-them-report/ | World’s plants and fungi a frontier of discovery, if we can protect them: Report
September 2, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/09/madagascar-introduces-stoves-that-burn-rice-husks-instead-of-forests/ | Madagascar introduces stoves that burn rice husks instead of forests
August 5, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/08/palm-oil-certification-sustainable-rspo-deforestation-habitat-study/ | ‘Meaningless certification’: Study makes the case against ‘sustainable’ palm oil
July 1, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/07/indonesia-subsidy-palm-oil-biodiesel-producers-smallholders-b30/ | Indonesia lavishes $195m subsidy on palm biodiesel producers over smallholders
May 13, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/scientists-warn-congress-against-declaring-biomass-burning-carbon-neutral/ | Scientists warn U.S. Congress against declaring biomass burning carbon neutral
May 13, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/indonesia-mining-law-minerba-environment-pollution-coal/ | With new law, Indonesia gives miners more power and fewer obligations
April 15, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/04/study-projects-30-more-forest-cover-if-wood-biomass-is-managed-right-critics-call-it-a-disaster/ | Study projects 30% more forest cover if wood biomass is managed right; critics call it a disaster
April 6, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/04/as-covid-19-spreads-commodity-markets-rumble/ | As COVID-19 spreads, commodity markets rumble
January 21, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/01/madagascar-launches-massive-planting-drive-eyes-60-million-trees/ | Madagascar launches massive planting drive, eyes 60 million trees
January 14, 2020 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/01/as-we-act-on-climate-we-mustnt-neglect-nature-commentary/ | As we act on climate, we mustn’t neglect nature (commentary)
December 29, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/12/rainforests-in-2020-10-things-to-watch/ | Rainforests in 2020: 10 things to watch
December 27, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/12/2019-the-year-rainforests-burned/ | 2019: The year rainforests burned
December 17, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/12/indonesia-palm-oil-reputation-sustainability/ | Dodgy science and corporate concessions in Indonesia’s bid for clean palm oil
November 18, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/11/sugarcane-threatens-amazon-forest-and-world-climate-brazilian-ethanol-is-not-clean-commentary/ | Sugarcane threatens Amazon forest and world climate; Brazilian ethanol is not clean (commentary)
November 13, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/11/in-a-surprise-move-even-to-the-sugarcane-industry-president-bolsonaro-has-removed-restrictions-on-sugarcane-production-in-the-brazilian-amazon-experts-expect-land-speculators-to-benefit/ | In surprise move, Brazil has removed restrictions on Amazon sugarcane production
October 15, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/10/eu-palm-oil-biofuel-indonesia-malaysia-phaseout-wto/ | ‘Bring it on,’ EU MP says of trade fight over palm biofuel phase-out
October 3, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/10/demand-for-charcoal-threatens-the-forest-of-madagascars-last-hunter-gatherers/ | Demand for charcoal threatens the forest of Madagascar’s last hunter-gatherers
August 23, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/08/indonesia-eyes-palm-oil-export-boost-to-china-amid-mounting-u-s-trade-war/ | Indonesia eyes palm oil export boost to China amid mounting U.S. trade war
June 17, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/06/norway-sees-sharp-drop-in-palm-oil-biofuel-consumption-after-ban-on-government-purchasing/ | Norway sees sharp drop in palm oil biofuel consumption after ban on government purchasing
May 21, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/indonesia-calls-on-palm-oil-industry-obscured-by-secrecy-to-remain-opaque/ | Indonesia calls on palm oil industry, obscured by secrecy, to remain opaque
May 10, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/a-malagasy-community-races-the-timber-mafia-to-save-its-forest/ | A Malagasy community races the timber mafia to save its forest
May 3, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/malaysia-calls-on-southeast-asia-to-back-palm-oil-against-unfair-claims/ | Malaysia calls on Southeast Asia to back palm oil against ‘unfair’ claims
April 23, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/can-rice-husk-briquettes-stem-the-tide-of-mangrove-deforestation-in-myanmar/ | Can rice husk briquettes stem the tide of mangrove deforestation in Myanmar?
April 18, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/illegal-charcoal-trade-threatens-myanmars-remaining-mangroves/ | Illegal charcoal trade threatens Myanmar’s remaining mangroves
April 11, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/indonesias-threat-to-exit-paris-accord-over-palm-oil-seen-as-cynical-ploy/ | Indonesia’s threat to exit Paris accord over palm oil seen as cynical ploy
March 20, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/in-ethiopia-women-and-faith-drive-effort-to-restore-biodiversity/ | In Ethiopia, women and faith drive effort to restore biodiversity
March 19, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/podcast/2019/03/audio-what-underwater-sounds-can-tell-us-about-indian-ocean-humpback-dolphins/ | What underwater sounds can tell us about Indian Ocean humpback dolphins
March 15, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/europe-in-bid-to-phase-out-palm-biofuel-leaves-fans-and-foes-dismayed/ | Europe, in bid to phase out palm biofuel, leaves fans and foes dismayed
March 2, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/malaysia-to-ban-oil-palm-expansion/ | Malaysia to ban oil palm expansion?
February 20, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/02/indonesian-candidates-find-common-ground-in-support-for-palm-oil/ | Indonesian candidates find common ground in support for palm oil
February 14, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/02/drcs-virunga-to-welcome-visitors-again-after-8-month-closure/ | DRC’s Virunga to welcome visitors again after 8-month closure
January 31, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/wildlife-rangers-in-drc-park-report-waning-motivation-job-satisfaction/ | Wildlife rangers in DRC park report waning motivation, job satisfaction
January 4, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/policymakers-are-not-adequately-factoring-land-use-and-human-diets-into-climate-mitigation-strategies-study/ | Policymakers are not adequately factoring land use and human diets into climate mitigation strategies: Study
January 3, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/cop24-green-groups-warn-of-pitfalls-in-forests-for-climate-deal/ | COP24: Green groups warn of pitfalls in ‘forests for climate’ deal
January 2, 2019 | https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/rainforests-storylines-to-watch-in-2019/ | Rainforests: storylines to watch in 2019
December 30, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/12/the-biggest-rainforest-news-stories-in-2018/ | The biggest rainforest news stories in 2018
October 30, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/kenyan-charcoal-businesses-trying-to-nip-invasive-tree-in-the-bud/ | Kenyan charcoal businesses trying to nip invasive tree in the bud
October 5, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/deforestation-surges-in-virunga-national-park-in-the-wake-of-violence/ | Deforestation surges in Virunga National Park in the wake of violence
September 25, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/09/deforestation-linked-palm-oil-still-finding-its-way-into-top-consumer-brands-report/ | Deforestation-linked palm oil still finding its way into top consumer brands: report
August 27, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/08/widespread-degradation-deforestation-in-african-woodlands/ | Study finds widespread degradation, deforestation in African woodlands
August 23, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/08/indonesia-seeks-to-get-palm-oil-used-as-jet-fuel-in-u-s-france/ | Indonesia seeks to get palm oil used as jet fuel in U.S., France
August 2, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/08/95-percent-of-all-lemur-species-face-high-risk-of-extinction/ | 95 percent of all lemur species face high risk of extinction, experts say
June 27, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/06/the-world-lost-an-area-of-tropical-forest-the-size-of-bangladesh-in-2017/ | The world lost an area of tropical forest the size of Bangladesh in 2017
June 26, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/podcast/2018/06/audio-the-dialogue-between-science-and-indigenous-knowledge/ | The dialogue between science and indigenous knowledge
March 29, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/03/do-environmental-advocacy-campaigns-drive-successful-forest-conservation/ | Do environmental advocacy campaigns drive successful forest conservation?
January 25, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/01/biofuel-boost-threatens-even-greater-deforestation-in-indonesia-malaysia-study/ | Biofuel boost threatens even greater deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia: Study
January 24, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/01/more-than-half-of-europes-forests-lost-over-6000-years/ | More than half of Europe’s forests lost over 6,000 years
January 18, 2018 | https://news.mongabay.com/2018/01/myanmar-to-target-illegal-charcoal-trade-with-china/ | Myanmar to target illegal charcoal trade with China
November 22, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/11/biofuel-project-near-indias-rhino-heartland-sparks-protests/ | Biofuel project near India’s rhino heartland sparks protests
October 27, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/10/the-charcoal-hunters/ | The charcoal hunters
October 26, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/10/burning-down-the-house-myanmars-destructive-charcoal-trade/ | Burning down the house: Myanmar’s destructive charcoal trade
October 2, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/10/can-community-forestry-deliver-for-madagascars-forests-and-people/ | Can community forestry deliver for Madagascar’s forests and people?
August 31, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/philippine-palm-oil-plan-equals-corruption-and-land-grabbing-critics-say/ | Philippine palm oil plan ‘equals corruption and land-grabbing,’ critics say
August 7, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/noaa-announces-largest-ever-gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone/ | NOAA announces largest-ever Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’
July 19, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/07/charcoal-and-cattle-tearing-apart-the-gran-chaco/ | Charcoal and cattle ranching tearing apart the Gran Chaco
March 21, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/03/aggressive-forest-protection-needed-to-meet-us-climate-goals/ | Aggressive forest protection needed to meet US climate goals
March 17, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/03/despite-population-growth-and-management-challenges-hope-for-forests-in-ethiopia/ | Despite population growth and management challenges, hope for forests in Ethiopia
March 2, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/03/newly-discovered-tanzanian-frog-already-facing-extinction/ | Newly discovered Tanzanian frog already facing extinction
February 21, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/02/what-happens-when-the-soy-and-palm-oil-boom-ends/ | What happens when the soy and palm oil boom ends?
February 13, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/02/investors-learning-to-pay-heed-to-community-land-rights/ | Investors learning to pay heed to community land rights
February 7, 2017 | https://news.mongabay.com/2017/02/these-indonesian-villages-are-powered-by-locally-sourced-sustainable-energy/ | These Indonesian villages are powered by locally sourced sustainable energy
November 18, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/11/an-east-african-border-town-struggles-with-growing-pains/ | An East African border town struggles with growing pains
November 15, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/11/the-people-of-ethiopias-forests/ | The people of Ethiopia’s forests
November 7, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/11/one-tanzanian-mans-quest-to-save-the-forest/ | One man’s quest to save Tanzania’s forests
November 3, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/11/in-a-border-town-a-favorite-african-fuel-has-an-uncertain-future/ | In a border town, a favorite African fuel has an uncertain future
October 7, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/10/despite-conservation-efforts-tanzanias-forests-still-under-pressure/ | Despite conservation efforts, Tanzania’s forests still under pressure
August 12, 2016 | https://news.mongabay.com/2016/08/could-kelp-forests-keep-ocean-acidification-at-bay/ | Could kelp forests keep ocean acidification at bay?
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