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Biodiversity in the Tropics: Understanding the Richness of Life in Tropical Forests

Tropical forests are one of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on the planet, containing a vast array of flora and fauna. These forests cover only 6% of the Earth’s land surface, yet they support over 50% of the world’s biodiversity. The incredible diversity found in tropical forests is due to a complex interplay of […]

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Climate Change in Tropical Forests: The Devastating Impacts

Nature Conservation, Tropical Forests

Climate change, caused by greenhouse gas concentration, has significantly impacted the Earth in the last three decades. Global terrestrial and sea temperatures are rising, sea levels are rising, land ice coverage is reduced, and there are more extreme weather events like heat waves or cyclones. In the 1930s, Callendar presented evidence of increased greenhouse gas

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The Truth About Palm Oil

Nature Conservation, Tropical Forests

Palm oil is undeniably a massive industry. Raking in billions of dollars annually through practices that involve deforestation. The displacement of indigenous communities. Significant carbon dioxide emissions, and the endangerment of numerous species, including the orangutan. It’s a pervasive ingredient, present in more than 50% of the products on our shelves. From ice cream to

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An Introduction to The Tropics and Tropical Forests

Tropical Forests

This marks the beginning of an exciting blog series dedicated to the fascinating tropics and tropical forests, an introduction to the tropics, which are renowned for their lush greenery and astounding biodiversity. In this initial instalment of the series, we’ll keep things fundamental. We’ll explore what the tropics are, what defines them, and the various

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Forest Biome Explained in Less Than 200 Characters

Explained in 200 characters, Nature Conservation, Tropical Forests

I’m excited to kick off a series aimed at demystifying complex terminology in nature conservation. In each instalment, I’ll provide concise and accessible explanations that anyone can grasp, regardless of their background in conservation. To start, let’s delve into the forest biome, my favourite biome, and a subject closely aligned with my bachelor’s and current

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