The Deforestation Solution That Not Enough People Are Talking About
Giving indigenous communities legal title to their land has been shown to be more effective at protecting forests than declaring them national parks.
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April 1, 2021
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Rainforest Alliance Has a New Certification Standard
Treehugger spoke to Ruth Rennie, Rainforest Alliance's director of standards and assurances, for an in-depth look at what the new standard brings to the world of sustainable and ethical agriculture.
If We Are Serious about Addressing Deforestation, the Numbers Don’t Stack Up
Governments must invest far more in protecting the world's tropical forests, a key ally in warding off climate change and future pandemics.
Greener Agriculture Is a Win for Farmers, Food Companies and the Environment
Conventional farming is one of the world's greatest drivers of climate change and biodiversity loss, and we're running out of time to reverse its adverse effects.
Choosing People AND Planet: Are Women in Your Definition of Sustainability?
People and nature are inextricably linked - the wellbeing of one is central to the other and vice versa. Sustainability is the true intersection of people, planet and profit which gives us hope for the future.
World Wide Waste: Turning Used Banana Stems into Hair Extensions and Fabric
The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. TexFad transforms them into tough fiber that can be woven into rugs, place mats, and even hair extensions.