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Brazil’s paper and pulp industry is poised for compliance with the EU’s deforestation-free product regulation (EUDR), set to take effect in late 2025. The sector, which has traced its supply …
Brazil’s Pulp Industry Prepares for EUDR with Blockchain Investments Read More
Deforestation around Mennonite colonies in the Peruvian Amazon has surged, reaching over 8,660 hectares by 2024. Ongoing satellite data confirms the trend amid concerns over illegal land acquisition and environmental …
Ongoing Deforestation Linked to Mennonite Colonies in Peruvian Amazon Read More
In Cameroon, Steve Djeutchou is transforming banana peels into biochar, a sustainable charcoal alternative, to combat deforestation caused by traditional charcoal production. Despite the potential to collect significant amounts of …
Innovative Biochar Production from Banana Peels: A Sustainable Solution in Cameroon Read More
A recent investigation in Kolwezi, DRC, highlights severe reproductive health risks for women due to mining activities. The growing number of birth defects, stillbirths, and infections is linked to contamination …
Health Risks for Women in DRC Linked to Cobalt and Copper Mining Read More
Artisanal mining in the DRC accounts for 10-20% of copper and cobalt production, yet miners are subjected to numerous health and safety hazards with little governmental support. Despite promises of …
Challenges Facing Artisanal Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Formalization and Safety Improvements Read More