Forests

Global significance of boreal forest and Indigenous-led conservation within it

July 31, 2020

By Jeff Wells, Natalie Dawson, Nada Culver, Frederic Reid and Shaunna Morgan Siegers A new paper in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change — The State of Conservation [...]

Face palm: are palm oil boycotters hypocrites?

October 15, 2019

Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity - according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]

Fire blankets can protect buildings from wildfires

October 15, 2019

Existing fire blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations; Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering [...]

Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in agriculture, forestry and land use

May 24, 2019

Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, corn and livestock production, Vietnam can take steps to meet Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action potential for agriculture, forestry and land use in SE Asia; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]