Our Environment

MAY 21, 2021

Replacing these massive carbon sink forests with machinery which continuously pumps vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the Earth’s atmosphere is increasing the rate of global warming. For example, the rate of deforestation in indigenous territories has increased to 71% since the Brazilian president Jair Bolsanro was elected [4].

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Environmental Progress

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Globally, the rate of reforestation is catching up to a slowing rate of deforestation. [11] 32] Part of the reason the planet is greening stems from greater carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and greater planetary warming. [33] Central America, South America, Africa, and Oceania are still deforesting. 7] For 1990 data: U.N.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5 More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. Richmond is the Presidential Chair in Science and a professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon and has been a member of the National Science Board since 2012. United States.

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