Earth’s surface temperatures in 2019 were THE SECOND WARMEST since modern record-keeping began in 1880. Globally, 2019 temperatures were SECOND ONLY TO THOSE IN 2016 and continued the planet’s long-term warming trend. THE PAST FIVE YEARS HAVE BEEN THE WARMEST IN THE PAST 140 YEARS. IMAGE BY NASA.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Indonesia's Illegal Deforestation Fires Killed Over 100,000: Study
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Indonesian forests being burned for agriculture. NASA satellite image.
Illegal fires used to deforest land for palm oil and pulpwood plantations are raging again today. Story here.
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