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NetherlandsEnvironment6/30/2025

Tracking deforestation from space

The article discusses the use of remote sensing technology by journalists to track deforestation in the Philippines as part of the Lighthouse Reports' 'Forest Fraud' investigation. It highlights how this technology has been used globally, including in documenting war damage in Gaza and environmental crime in Brazil. The piece features interviews with journalists Lu Min Lwin and Lucelle Bonzo, who explain the methods used in the investigation and provide resources for other journalists interested in using remote sensing techniques. The article emphasizes merging innovative methods with local,社区

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Tracking deforestation from space

Remote sensing analysis to uncover the scale of deforestation in the Philippines

From documenting the scale of war damage in Gaza, to tracking environmental crime in Brazil, remote sensing technology has become an essential tool for journalists around the world. In our latest Backlight episode we speak to two reporters from our Forest Fraud investigation who used remote sensing analysis to uncover the scale of deforestation in the Philippines.

Journalists Lu Min Lwin and Lucelle Bonzo talk us through the methods behind the investigation, and share resources for journalists looking to incorporate remote sensing in their own work. We dive into how journalists can merge innovative methods with community reporting to demand government accountability.

You can also listen to the episode on Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts and YouTube .

Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang

Sound design, mixing and editing: Spoovio – Audiovisual Productions

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Lighthouse ReportsIndependentCenter6/30/2025
Tracking deforestation from space

The article discusses the use of remote sensing technology by journalists to track deforestation in the Philippines as part of the Lighthouse Reports' 'Forest Fraud' investigation. It highlights how this technology has been used globally, including in documenting war damage in Gaza and environmental crime in Brazil. The piece features interviews with journalists Lu Min Lwin and Lucelle Bonzo, who explain the methods used in the investigation and provide resources for other journalists interested in using remote sensing techniques. The article emphasizes merging innovative methods with local,社区

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the technical application of remote sensing in environmental journalism without taking a stance on policy or politics. It presents information objectively, highlighting the methodology and tools used rather than advocating for specific actions or policies.