Climate change: Consumer pose ‘growing threat’ to tropical forests
Getty ImagesRising imports in wealthy countries of coffee, cocoa and other products are a "growing threat" to forests in tropical regions according to a new study.Research shows consumer behaviour in the UK and other rich nations is responsible for the loss of almost 4 trees per person per year.Increasing numbers of trees are now being planted in the developed world, the authors say.But imports of products linked to deforestation undermine these efforts.This growing international trade is doing more harm than good for climate and for biodiversity say the researchers. The real reason humans are the dominant speciesGreen Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axedWhy my Bangladeshi home could be lost foreverCanada's Supreme Court upholds national carbon taxAmong the world's forests, trees gro...
