Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers ...
Elusive rainforest animals seen on high-definition trail cameras in Congo. ‘Amazing’
Tropical rainforests don’t give up their secrets easily. ... That’s why it’s so rewarding to see these incredible images.” ...
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Historic new project could change the future of the world's largest tropical forest: 'Bold and ambitious'
A groundbreaking conservation initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to reshape the future of the Congo Basin rainforest, offering a beacon of hope for communities and the planet.
What to know about the new disease outbreaks in central Africa
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them ...
Newsday17d
What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Is there a link to Congo's forests? There have long been concerns about diseases jumping from animals to humans in places where people regularly eat wild animals. The number of such outbreaks in ...
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Africa's huge new forest reserve that's so big it's the same size as France
Yet, in recent years, one critical forest has continued to shine as a beacon of hope in the battle against climate change – the Congo Basin. Now, with an ambitious new initiative in the ...
Voice of America17d
What we know about Congo illness that has sickened 400, killed 50
Is there a link to Congo's forests? There have long been concerns about diseases jumping from animals to humans in places where people regularly eat wild animals. The number of such outbreaks in ...
Radio France Internationale12d
Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville team up to protect vanishing forests
Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and ...
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Mystery illnesses claim over 50 lives in Congo: What we know
Is there a link to Congo’s forests? There have long been concerns about diseases jumping from animals to humans in places where people regularly eat wild animals. The number of such outbreaks ...
Phys.org5d
Roads less traveled multiply deforestation in the Amazon and beyond
Secondary roads accounted for forest loss and degradation rates that were 31.5 times greater than first-cut roads in the Congo Basin, 22.2 times greater in New Guinea, and 305.2 times greater in ...
The Washington Post18d
What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Experts say this might be what is happening in Congo, which is home to about 60% of the forests in the Congo Basin, home to the largest expanse of tropical forest on earth. “All these viruses ...
WTVM17d
More than 50 people killed, over 400 sickened by mystery illnesses in Congo
Is there a link to Congo’s forests? There have long been concerns about diseases jumping from animals to humans in places where people regularly eat wild animals. The number of such outbreaks in ...