Future of the Environment

Tropical deforestation remains at record levels, despite global progress

A man carries a chainsaw as he walks in a forest near the municipality of Itaituba, Brazil August 7, 2017. Picture taken August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Nacho Doce - RC157DCD0980

Colombia saw a 46 per cent increase in tree cover loss in 2017. Image: REUTERS/Nacho Doce - RC157DCD0980

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