Category Archives: Deforestation

Book: John Perlin’s “A Forest Journey: The Story of Wood and Civilization”

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Preface.  This contains excerpts from John Perlin’s “A Forest Journey: The Story of Wood and Civilization”. It’s one of my favorite books about natural resources, exploring the role wood has played in the rise and fall of civilizations since they … Continue reading →

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“World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice”

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

Preface. I’m sure anyone reading this post knows it is too late to do anything but eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow …  Although this warning was widely published, it was left out of over half of the top … Continue reading →

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Deforestation continues, despite forests being the best way to keep warming below 2 degrees Celsius

Posted on November 28, 2015 by

[This is a cut, re-arranged, and reworded summary, see the original article for details. Alice Friedemann    www.energyskeptic.com ] McKenna, Phil. 2015-11-26. Sputtering Corporate Effort to Save Forests Highlights a Big Issue for Paris Talks. InsideClimate News Key findings: There are … Continue reading →

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African Deforestation

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

Nakkazi, E. May 16, 2015. Uganda’s forests dwindle as illegal settlers hollow them out. NewScientist. Uganda’s forest cover fell from 24 per cent in 1990 to 10 per cent in 2009, and it is still falling. Every year the country … Continue reading →

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Inside North Korea’s environmental collapse

Posted on March 15, 2014 by

The reddish hue of exposed soil in North Korea indicates a lack of organic matter, which is vital for farming. [ Related posts: Book review of “In order to live: A North Korean girl’s journey to freedom” by Yeonmi Park … Continue reading →

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Central America deforestation increased by drug trafficking

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

Legalizing drugs in America could help save Central American rainforests and biodiversity.  These articles show how current drug policies exacerbate rainforest destruction. Conservation Drug Policy as Conservation Policy: Narco-Deforestation. by Kendra McSweeney. Science 31 January 2014: Vol. 343 no. 6170 … Continue reading →

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Deforestation

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

2016-8-16. Smoke Waves’ Will Affect Millions in Coming Decades Wildfires threaten more than land and homes. The smoke they produce contains fine particles (PM2.5) that can poison the air for hundreds of miles. Air pollution from the 2016 Fort McMurray … Continue reading →

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide release

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

The Amazon rain forest may be on the cusp of releasing more carbon than it stores.  Until now, the Amazon basin has cooled the planet by removing CO2.  Drought and deforestation has led to enormous numbers of trees dying, pushing … Continue reading →

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