Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
Palm oil is the world's most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its production can damage the environment. But do consumers have the full picture? In fact, replacing palm oil with rapeseed oil would require a four to five-fol.....»»
Climate change, pests threaten Mexico City"s iconic palms
Climate change and a deadly disease spread by insects have forced authorities in Mexico City to chop down palm trees beloved by residents as an emblem of the capital......»»
UN-backed deforestation carbon credits failing: study
Only a small fraction of the forest-based carbon credits that companies and governments have purchased to offset their greenhouse gas emissions actually help prevent deforestation, according to new research......»»
Trees discovered at record-breaking altitudes highlight why we should restore Scotland"s mountain woodland
The Scottish Highlands are celebrated for wide-open views of spectacular glens (valleys) and rugged peaks. After centuries of landscape change, particularly deforestation caused by humans, it is easy to forget how well trees can thrive there. But new.....»»
Millions of carbon credits are generated by overestimating forest preservation, study finds
The majority of carbon offset schemes are significantly overestimating the levels of deforestation they are preventing, according to a study published in Science......»»
Study shows deforestation limits nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds
With an extendable pole fitted with a small camera, Alison Ke could get a clear view of the inside of a nest box, including one time when a small, green Pacific parrotlet laid eggs. Ke, who earned a Ph.D. in ecology from UC Davis, led a research proj.....»»
Hundreds of Andean bird species at risk due to deforestation: New research shows how to protect them
Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region. A new study details how the resulting habitat loss affects specific species and lays out possible wa.....»»
Study provides insight to early establishment of agroforestry systems in tropical areas
Land use change is one of the greatest threats to soil biodiversity and ecological functions. Tropical deforestation to establish monoculture cash tree plantations poses the greatest threat to biodiversity. However, how such a transition affects soil.....»»
Israel"s pioneering use of water "to the last drop"
In the scorching summer heat, an Israeli farmer tends to a dripline taking a mix of ground and recycled water to palm trees—an approach honed for decades in the arid country and now drawing wide interest abroad......»»
Palm oil: The myth of corporate plantation efficiency is failing Indonesians and furthering inequality, say researchers
Palm oil is found in half the products sold in supermarkets and in biofuels. Around 50 percent of the world's supply is grown in Indonesia, mostly on massive plantations......»»
An expert in the uncanny explains why Barbie’s IRL DreamHouse is so creepy
Here’s why Airbnb’s topsy-turvy iteration of the Barbie DreamHouse evokes uncanny emotions. A mass of hot pink emerges violently amid the green foliage, palm trees, and shrubbery. Located in Malibu, the oceanfront Barbie DreamHouse cre.....»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
IMAX emulates PalmPilot software to power Oppenheimer’s 70 mm release
IMAX TikTok shows an emulated Palm PDA controlling Oppenheimer's 600-lb reel. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) It's a big week for IMAX, which has been promoting today's.....»»
T-Core Power Bank review: Tiny design with mighty compatibility
The T-Core Power Bank packs a variety of ports into a design that fits in the palm of your hand, including some features that you don't typically find in traditional power banks.T-Core Power BankPortable power banks are great to carry around when you.....»»
Pay-with-palm coming to all of Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon is expanding its Amazon One palm-recognition system to all 500 of its Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. by the end of this year......»»
Amazon’s palm authentication tech is coming to every Whole Foods in the U.S.
Amazon’s palm recognition technology has been rolling out at a number of businesses over the last year or so, but one Amazon actually owns wasn’t … The post Amazon’s palm authentication tech is coming to every Whole Foods in t.....»»
The forgotten Amazon: As a critical summit nears, politicians must get serious about deforestation in Bolivia
When asked to situate the world's most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil. And given the intense media coverage of the country's deforestation and fires—concerns reached a peak under former president Jair Bolsonaro and his.....»»
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board......»»
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon caused emission of 90 million metric tons of CO2 in 2013–21, reports study
Deforestation in Indigenous Territories (ITs) in the Brazilian Amazon caused the emission of 96 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) between 2013 and 2021, modifying the forest's role as a carbon sink in these areas. Emissions in the last thre.....»»
Hidden in plain sight: Rare palm species that flowers underground discovered in Borneo
In a new study, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners have described the only known member of the palm family (Arecaceae) to flower and fruit almost entirely underground. Owing to this unusual characteristic, the scientists have.....»»
Can a new forest alliance change nature finance for the better?
Conserving tropical forests is not cheap. Even though studies have shown that every $1 spent protecting or restoring tropical forests can return up to $7 in economic benefits, deforestation continues in most tropical rainforest countries......»»