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The Cost of Coal

Germany’s Hambach Forest, known among locals as “Hambi”, is being devastated by coal mining; only 10% of the original forest still remains. Outraged citizens have

A Win for Białowieża Forest

Logging in Poland’s Białowieża Forest was ruled illegal by the EU’s highest court; anyone who fails to honor this ruling may be subjected to a multi-million euro fine. Heavy machinery has ...

Sheffield Shock

Close to 6,000 (mainly healthy) mature, large canopy street trees have been felled in Sheffield over the last five years as part of the 25 year, £2.2 billion (€2.5 billion) Public Finance I...

Desolate Slopes in Slovakia

Slovakia is known for being a heavily forested country, but increased logging activities are turning lush woodlands into desolate slopes. Foresters claim that this is not the case, but areas such as M...

Ancient Trees in Budapest City Park in Peril

Proposed plans to renovate Budapest City Park will cut down 1,000 historic trees, destroy a fragile inner-city ecosystem and negatively impact the city’s air quality.
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Skis Versus Trees

Protests have recently erupted in Sofia and other towns in Bulgaria due to the potential construction of new Slopes and Ski Lifts in Pirin National Park....