by Gary Chandler | Sep 2, 2019 | Biodiversity, Forest Conservation
Deforestation A Global Crisis For the first time in history, deforestation is becoming global news. It’s about time. Deforestation generates about 20 percent of greenhouse gasses, which contribute to global warming and climate change. Deforestation also cripples our...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 19, 2019 | Forest Conservation, Rainforest Conservation
Company In Business To Save The Planet Outdoor apparel icon Patagonia is becoming more vocal and more politically active to help promote environmental conservation. Hopefully, more companies will follow its example. “We’re in business to save our home planet,” said...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 19, 2018 | Climate Change, Forest Conservation
Deforestation Kills More Than Trees Stakeholders welcome the European Commission’s intention to step up EU action against deforestation and forest degradation, as indicated in today’s publication of a roadmap towards a Communication, which is expected to be adopted in...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 1, 2017 | Deforestation, Forest Conservation
Forest Conservation And Climate Change Forest conservation is critical to life as we know it. Forests sequester carbon and release oxygen. They influence rainfall, filter fresh water and prevent flooding and soil erosion. They produce wild foods, fuelwood and...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 1, 2014 | Climate Change, Forest Conservation
Climate Change Scorching Africa The world is at a turning point. Ecosystems in some regions are on the verge of collapse. Balancing record human populations with diminishing and degraded natural resources is getting more challenging every day. Meanwhile, climate...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 11, 2014 | Climate Change, Forest Conservation
Defending Ecosystems A Priority Ecosystems in some regions of the world are on the verge of collapse. Balancing record human populations with diminishing and degraded natural resources is getting more challenging every day. Climate change is making that balancing act...
