Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Tongass National Forest
USDA takes next step in forest stewardship agenda to protect the “lungs” of North America
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World Security: Protecting The Whole Amazon Rainforest At 17.5% Of The US Military Budget
This article was partly inspired by a recent podcast episode, The Simple Economics Of Saving The Amazon Rainforest, but it also contains wild assumptions. Please leave better data, calculations and thoughts in comments. It is estimated to cost $50 per hectare to effectively protect the rainforest, while delivering sustainable benefits and incentives … [continued]
Elon: Donate Your Money To These Worthy Cleantech Causes
Dear Elon/Technoking of Tesla, Congratulations! Soon, you will have more cash than King Solomon’s entire wealth. What can you do with this enormous sum? Donating some of the cash is a good option. I’m not familiar with the AMT and charitable deductions (consult your tax army). You may get some … [continued]
Forests Absorb Twice As Much Carbon As They Emit Each Year
The world is getting a better understanding of just how important forests are in the global fight against climate change.
Satellite Data Shows Amazon Rainforest Is Drier And Could Be At Risk For Fires
New satellite data shows that the Amazon rainforest is drier than usual and could be at risk of fires this year.
The Simple, Yet Elusive, Key To Fighting The Climate Crisis
Preserving and restoring forests is an effective step toward mitigating climate change, and comes with a host of other benefits.
The World Lost A Belgium-Sized Area Of Primary Rainforests Last Year
The tropics lost 12 million hectares of tree cover in 2018, the fourth-highest annual loss since record-keeping began in 2001. Of greatest concern is the disappearance of 3.6 million hectares of primary rainforest, an area the size of Belgium. The figures come from updated data from the University of Maryland, released today on Global Forest Watch.
How One Engineer Is Using Old Cell Phones to Stop Illegal Logging (VIDEO)
Each cell phone is protected by a plastic case and powered by a small solar array. A highly sensitive microphone records the sounds of the rainforest, which is sent to the cloud to be analyzed. When it hears a chainsaw, it sends a text or email to authorities.
Google Earth Climate & Rainforest Tours
You can now explore the Amazon, Madagascar, and Sebangau National Forest in Borneo through Google Earth. On September 25, I wrote about a Google Earth tour (narrated by AL Gore) and new Google Earth tools and layers which help people to look at the possible effects of climate change under … [continued]
