Grist

APRIL 27, 2022

A new United Nations report released Wednesday shows farming, mining, and logging has marred more than half of the planet. On the other hand, committing to conservation and restoring about a third of the world’s lands would not only improve yields and lock in carbon, but also prevent a third of expected extinctions.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 30, 2020

Charcoal burning and logging have damaged the forest, eroding soil and frightening people with impending mudslides. Since its founding in 2014, One Tree Planted has worked in Africa, Asia, North America and South America to restore forests, create jobs and protect biodiversity. In 2018, the nonprofit planted 1.3

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

This sobering deforestation figure highlights the harsh landscape changes caused by intentional human encroachment for commercial development purposes, such as logging, mining and cattle ranching. The canopy similarly controls atmospheric water levels, affecting the water cycle and stabilizing the rainfall of South America.

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