deforestation
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How deforestation drives malaria in Nigeria, affecting women and children most
Forest loss in Nigeria raises neonatal mortality and worsens birth outcomes by increasing malaria exposure among pregnant women.
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National policy reversals and deforestation in the Amazon
Evidence from the Amazon highlights the crucial role of policy continuity and political commitment to achieving sustainable conservation outcomes
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Trade or Trees?
Traditional trade agreements cause deforestation in the tropics. But if tariffs are contingent on the forest cover, trade can motivate conservation.
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The economics of conservation in low- and middle-income countries
What have we learned about the economics of conservation? How can policymakers encourage conservation in low-income settings?
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How does promoting modern seed varieties impact forest conservation?
Promoting modern seed varieties accelerated the deforestation of primary forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Better state governance reduces local environmental footprints from oil drilling, “better” corporate governance has no impact
New empirical evidence on global deforestation casts doubts on Corporate Environmental Responsibility and ESG claims that they can replace state-led regulation as a mechanism to minimise negative environmental externalities in low government capacity...
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The deforestation footprint of transportation infrastructure: Evidence from the Amazon
A market access model shows the negative effects of infrastructure on deforestation and the importance of accounting for general equilibrium effects
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The role of artisanal mining in deforestation: New insights from Africa-wide data
New data shows the potential value of artisanal gold mines in Africa, and also documents their significant contribution to deforestation
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The impact of anti-poverty programmes on the environment: Evidence from Indonesia
The impact of a conditional cash transfer programme on deforestation hints at the potential for poverty reduction to help protect ecosystems