Primary forest loss in protected peat areas went down by 88 percent between 2016 and 2017.
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If food loss and waste were a country, it would rank as the world’s third-largest emitter after China and the United States.
The deforestation rate in Aceh is decreasing along with the increase of the number of environmental policies issued by the government.
The Journey of Domestic Wastewater Pollution
The quality of groundwater is degraded due to the absorption of pollutants.
Replacing Beef with Mushrooms Could Help the Environment
Americans eat approximately 10 billion burgers each year.
Possible Approaches for Reducing Food Loss and Waste
Prioritizing what to do is important given constraints faced in terms of political attention, financial resources, and time.
If Food Loss and Waste Were its own Country, it Would Be the Third-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter
If food loss and waste were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest emitter—surpassed only by China and the United States.
Potential Restoration for Degraded Land
Scaling-up the ability of forests to sequester carbon will play a critical role in mitigating climate change.
Tracking Water Stress and Female Agricultural Holders
In developing countries, only 10-20 percent of all land owners are women.
Emissions from Tropical Peat Drained for Plantations
Peatlands form when dead plants partially decay in soils soaked with tannin-rich water, and organic matter gradually accumulates, layer upon layer, over hundreds or even thousands of years.
