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The amount of high-value metals and materials, including gold, thrown away last year in electronic devices is estimated to value at least USD 57 billion, which is higher than most countries' GDP. Pea Chesh, Flickr

Coming soon: peak human population! Plus, biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion and why we throw away gold

In this roundup of climate news, half of Oklahoma recognized as Native land, carbon dioxide at 15-million-year high, and biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion.

 
The miombo woodlands in northern Zambia. Jeff Walker, CIFOR

Miombo woodlands: the vast southern African dryland forests hiding in plain sight

In Southern African, the miombo is a belt of expensive timber and African wildlife. But can it survive population growth?

 

How is the new digital landscape affecting the way we learn?

GLF Live with author Nicholas Carr and Brad Simmons on how the growing digital landscape is changing the way people consume, learn and interact.

 
Courtesy of Crop Trust

How to feed a growing global population in the midst of a climate crisis

Leading experts say the answer lies in two places: genetic diversity and agroecology.

 
Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, a landscape of connected valleys in southwest China. Roman Korzh, Flickr

Increasing protected areas could yield USD 250 billion in economic output

A new report finds that economic benefits of expanding protected areas to cover 30% of the planet's lands and oceans outweigh the costs 5-to-1.

 

‘Let the forest come back’

"throw your seeds in all directions / lignify your skin till the armour of the bark shade this land protect the young / let the forest come back."

 

Banned bike ads, a universal species list and the return of swine flu

In this news roundup: Europe exporting toxic fuel to Nigeria, climate denialism reigns on Facebook, and Thai project turns fishing nets into face masks.

 
Firefighters practice putting out forest fires in Indonesia. Ricky Martin, CIFOR

What does COVID-19 mean for forest fires?

As the peak season for forest fires approaches in the tropics, experts warn the coronavirus pandemic could heighten its effects.

 
Araucarias grow in Argentina. Mariano Mantel, Flickr

Araucariaceae: the ancient giants that are the world’s rarest trees

Mapping the few remaining habitats of the Araucariaceae tree family, whose species have survived more than 200 million years.

 
A smallholder's garden soil in Burkina Faso. Ollivier Girard, CIFOR

A library for understanding the soils of the world

New soil 'library' uses spectroscopy technology to address the global food supply through advanced soil analysis.

 
Warming temperatures in Siberia are contributing to the overall rising in global temperatures, a recent report from the World Economic Forum has found. Klaus Stiefel, Flickr

Carbon-neutral coffee, plastic rain and why it’s scorching in Siberia

News to know in our bi-weekly digest

 
Sorghum, a nutritious flowering plant endemic to Africa used in porridge, soups and breads. Photo: Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab - Roy Kaltschmidt, photographer

Two sustainable recipes for culinary summer travels

From renowned chefs Ada Parellada and Ska Moteane, two recipes based in sustainable grains sorghum and rice to whisk you away on culinary travels.

 
From citizen science to satellite imagery, gathering accurate data on the states of landscapes is crucial for addressing climate change. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

Progress is being made on building sustainable landscapes, but how to measure it?

Gender equity and land tenure are key to achieving sustainable landscapes, as is comprehensive and quality data for tracking what's happening.

 
Globally, one in nine people suffers from hunger or malnutrition, according to the 2020 Global Nutrition Report. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

Food security’s large need for small doses of sustainable finance

Access to sustainable finance proves a challenge for scaling up smallholder projects that combine climate goals with achieving food security.

 
Movements for equity are joining forces around the world, crossing-cutting issues such as climate, race and health. Marcus Spiske, Flickr

#BLM and climate justice join forces, the Arctic heats, and COVID-19 gear fills oceans

In this news roundup: new dates for COP 26, world’s largest electric aircraft takes off, and Extinction Rebellion meets Black Lives Matter

 

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