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Out of sight, out of mind: The vulnerable world beneath our feet

HumanNature

Thankfully, our understanding of these interactions is expanding rapidly as technology, experimental assessments, and synthesis efforts are improving. They are the processes that allow our food to grow, clean the air we breathe, and attempt to keep atmospheric temperatures in check. Now comes the bummer. Nature 610 : 693–698.

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Week One at COP26: Developments and Takeaways

Law Columbia

And though it lasts in the atmosphere for shorter period than CO 2 , cutting methane and other short-lived climate pollutants are critical for bending the curve of warming towards a more livable planet. More than 100 countries p ledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. More of this difficult but important work is needed.

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Testimony by Michael Shellenberger before the House Agriculture Committee on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors”

Environmental Progress

Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. Globally, the rate of reforestation is catching up to a slowing rate of deforestation. [11] Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. and around the world.