Tropical deforestation is the source of nearly a fifth of annual, human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere. Recent studies by Woods Hole Research Center scientists demonstrate that during years of severe drought, tropical rainforest fires, can double emissions from tropical forests. Now, an international team of forest and climate researchers has found that [...]
Entries Categorized as 'Climate Change'
Brazil Demonstrating That Reducing Tropical Deforestation Is Key Win-win Global Warming Solution
November 30, 2007
New Image Mosaic That Will Strengthen Global Forest Monitoring
November 30, 2007
Much of the discussion at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, will focus on monitoring tropical deforestation and the critical role that remote sensing systems will play in the development of REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) mechanisms — policies designed to compensate rainforest nation.
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Rebuttal of Palm Oil Production causing Global Warming
November 20, 2007
Open Letter to the Climate Action Network from Deforestation
Watch.org
Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing mankind since the last ice
age. Naturally, many well meaning NGO’s have grouped together to promote action plans that can help mankind avert this impending disaster. One notable grouping is the Climate Action Network (CAN).
The CAN is [...]
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