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In the Amazon, Indigenous and Locally Controlled Land Stores Carbon, but the Rest of the Rainforest Emits Greenhouse Gases

Inside Climate News

By Bob Berwyn, Katie Surma Forests managed by Indigenous peoples and other local communities in the Amazon region draw vast amounts of planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere while the rest of the rainforest has become a net source of the greenhouse gas, a new report has found.

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New York is Coming for Your Cheeseburger with Greenwashing Case

Greenbuilding Law

This blog may sound like a broken record as we have time and again warned about the risks of a business claiming that they will be “net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040” or the like. in a scheme to garner climate conscious customers. So, Letitia James’ problem is with beef.

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What Are The Tallest Trees In The World?

Earthava

Despite being heavily protected, it’s unclear the toll that climate change will play on their future. If climate change increases global temperatures, Redwoods may find themselves outside their comfort zone. However, more greenhouse gases escaping into the atmosphere could enable Redwoods to grow quicker.

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Harnessing the Ocean’s Power to Combat the Climate Crisis

Law Columbia

Photo: Guss B on Unsplash Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the awe-inspiring wonders on this planet — a place full of biodiversity hotspots, from lush rainforests to scenic mountain ranges, home to rich, endemic species. Tackling the climate crisis requires a multifaceted approach.

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New California Legislation Would Be a Major Step Forward for Climate Disclosure

Law Columbia

One bill would mandate that firms assess and disclose on an annual basis the financially related climate risks they face and how they are managing these risks. A second bill would require annual reporting of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by a covered firm’s operations. The vote on it was 24-9.

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8 ways to save our climate, and our lives

Edouard Stenger

Reduce methane emissions Methane essentially comes from the decay of vegetation, animals’ digestion and the exploitation of fossil fuels, methane is a greenhouse gas with a massive footprint, 80+ times more potent than carbon dioxide in the first 20 years. Conclusion This article may not be very original.

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Two-minute Takeaway: What is Carbon Sequestration?

Washington Nature

Worldwide, nature’s power to breathe, filter and store carbon dioxide can provide more than 1/3 of emissions reductions needed to meet the Paris Agreement target, according to a pioneering study by The Nature Conservancy and partners. Trees capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) through the process of photosynthesis.