rainforest
Coverage of rainforest in the Nexus archive.
- DR Congo Builds Its Own Machinery to Sell Its Rainforest’s Carbon
The Democratic Republic of Congo is establishing a national carbon registry and plans to implement a carbon tax by 2026 to retain more revenue from its rainforest's carbon credits. The initiative aims to ensure the country benefits financially from its forests' carbon sequestration.
- Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is documenting species on Scotland's Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years, focusing on glow worms and slime moulds. The effort aims to track biodiversity in the region's declining rainforest ecosystem.
- Scientists stunned as pink katydid transforms into green camouflage
Scientists observed a pink katydid in Panama transform into green camouflage over 11 days, mimicking the color change of tropical leaves. This challenges previous assumptions about the insect's genetics and highlights an adaptive survival strategy.
- A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action
Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts to address environmental and social damages caused by a copper and gold mine in the rainforest. She emphasizes women's role as guardians of the land.