Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers ...
Africa's huge new forest reserve that's so big it's the same size as France
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the creation of a huge new forest reserve, the size of France.
What’s the mysterious ‘crying disease’ that has claimed 60 lives in Congo?
Health officials in Congo have reported cases of an unidentified illness called the ‘crying disease’ in two remote villages ...
What to know about the new disease outbreaks in central Africa
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them ...
Elusive rainforest animals seen on high-definition trail cameras in Congo. ‘Amazing’
Tropical rainforests don’t give up their secrets easily. ... That’s why it’s so rewarding to see these incredible images.” ...
Roads less traveled multiply deforestation in the Amazon and beyond
James Cook University-led research has revealed secondary roads branching from major highways in tropical forests linked to ...
The Durango Herald16d
What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
which is home to about 60% of the forests in the Congo Basin, home to the largest expanse of tropical forest on earth. “All these viruses are viruses that have reservoirs in the forest.
Nature7d
The surprising culprit for the loss of huge swathes of tropical forest
Analysis of satellite imagery of the Brazilian Amazon, the Congo Basin and New Guinea helps to show that ‘secondary’ roads ...
Voice of America16d
What we know about Congo illness that has sickened 400, killed 50
which is home to about 60% of the forests in the Congo Basin, home to the largest expanse of tropical forest on Earth. "All these viruses are viruses that have reservoirs in the forest.
Stanford Social Innovation Review18d
From Uprooted to Uplifted: The Movement to Restore Indigenous Land Rights
Indigenous and local community-centered solutions to deforestation are among the most effective and enduring strategies for mitigating climate change. Social innovators in these communities pioneered ...
Crying disease in Congo: All you need to know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them ...
Everything we know about the mysterious illness in Congo as experts explore causes
A mysterious illness in northwestern Congo has claimed the lives of more than 50 people since January, health officials have said. The disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began on ...