If tropical rainforests are the lungs of the Earth, then 2024 was a year of respiratory failure. Fires, fueled by climate ...

The study, published in the journal Nature last month, found that clearing wide swaths of trees — what's known as deforestation — reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which actually ...

June 22 marks World Rainforest Day, launched in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership to highlight the critical role of tropical forests. These ecosystems stabilize the climate, regulate rainfall, store vast ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. All tropical rainforests have similar characteristics including climate ...

The tropical rainforest is the most biodiverse biome on Earth, housing an astonishing variety of species due to its unique climate, characterized by abundant rainfall and sunlight. Despite its ...

Tropical rainforests cover around 6% of our planet, yet they're home to more than half of the world’s species. They're also one of our planet’s most vital defences against climate change. But a new ...

Most people unaware Britain hosts wildlife-rich rainforests, polling suggests - Nature charity Plantlife is calling for ...

A rainforest is a tropical or subtropical forest that receives high amounts of precipitation. Typically found near the Earth's equator, where there is high rainfall and warm temperatures ...

World Rainforest Day is observed every year on June 22 to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. These lush green ecosystems play a vital role in ...

This rare habitat is under threat. Collaboration is the key to its survival. Read Woodland Trust Scotland's Head of Estates & ...

A new study has uncovered that forest loss is changing weather patterns in the world’s three largest remaining tropical rainforests. The study, published in the journal Nature last month, found ...