Tag: biodiversity
China Assigns 60.000 Troops to Plant New Trees and Improve Forested Landmass
According to a source in the Central Military Commission, a large regiment of the People’s Liberation Army, in addition to the nation’s armed police force, have been withdrawn from protecting the northern border in order to plant trees in China to compensate the global carbon footprint. The goal is to… Continue Reading “China Assigns 60.000 Troops to Plant New Trees and Improve Forested Landmass”
Three-Quarters of the World’s land is permanently drying up
More than three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in recent decades, according to a landmark report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). A UN summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hopes to address global desertification – once-fertile lands turning arid. The UNCCD… Continue Reading “Three-Quarters of the World’s land is permanently drying up”
China’s first vertical forest – home to 500 people and 5,000 trees
China’s first ‘Vertical Forest City’ has been completed, providing a home to around 500 people – and over 5,000 shrubs and trees. Though we may not think of tower blocks as green spaces, Italian architect Stefano Boeri has been disrupting this notion for decades.… Continue Reading “China’s first vertical forest – home to 500 people and 5,000 trees”
Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities
Ecotourism is often considered highly compatible with conservation efforts because it generates revenue through the non-consumptive use of wildlife (in contrast to, e.g., fishing and hunting), while helping to foster a conservation ethic among participants. However, it is becoming clear that human presence in… Continue Reading “Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities”
Brazil’s main Culprit of Deforestation is Agriculture
Speaking at the climate summit held last week, Bolsonaro pledged to end illegal deforestation by 2030 and to double the funds for environmental reinforcement. However, Bolsonaro’s proposals were not novel. In 2015, former President Dilma Roussef had already set 2030 as the date by… Continue Reading “Brazil’s main Culprit of Deforestation is Agriculture”
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