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National Geographic Explorer Josh West has a strong grasp on the role of nuance when it comes to nature's processes, and consequently, when it comes to proposing solutions to environmental issues.

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Brazilian Legal Amazonia (BLA) – which comprises the entirety of the Amazon Basin located in Brazil and vast adjacent swathes ...

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The world’s largest rainforest is battling deforestation, drought and record wildfires. Where is the money to save it coming from?

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Despite Ghana's existing regulatory framework—anchored by the Minerals and Mining Act (2006) and the Environmental Protection ...

Deforestation has led to the loss of more than 85 million hectares of land in the Amazon Rainforest. This is nearly the size of Colombia.

The uncontrolled illegal mining activities in the country threatens not only the environment, but also the very fabric ...