Planting extra trees to combat climate change across Europe could also increase rainfall, research suggests. A new study found that converting agricultural land to forest would boost summer rains by 7.6% on average. The researchers also found that adding trees changed rainfall patterns far downwind of the new forests. The authors believe that extra rain…
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How mass deforestation is wiping out species around the world
The mass-clearing of trees will be the doom of many forms of life on this planet. Forests are critical to the Earth’s ecology. They capture and store carbon out of the atmosphere. They can alter the air quality and quantity of drinking water. And they provide the most habitat for the world’s terrestrial species. And…
France denies cover-up over Pacific nuclear tests
The French government denied any cover up on Friday over radiation levels in the Pacific following its nuclear testing in the region, as discussions were held in Paris about the legacy of the explosions. A two-day roundtable meeting called by French President Emmanuel Macron in April began on Thursday following fresh allegations that the testing…
West Santo says NO to logging and road proposal
Community leaders and people from west Santo have united in a protest to protect their forests against a logging and road construction proposal by the Vanuatu Forest Industry Limited, a Chinese-funded company. They expressed strong disagreement to the proposal through a campaign led by the Santo Sunset Environment Network (SSEN), an indigenous environment Non-Government Organisation…
Government announces bans on some plastic items
The government has announced plans to ban some plastic products by July 2025. The three-stage plan to phase our hard-to-recycle plastic packaging will take place over the next four years. Environment Minister David Parker said from late 2022 PVC meat trays, polystyrene takeaway packaging and degradable plastic products that harm the environment will not be…
Success of climate change talks rests on finance, UN chief says
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The success of international climate negotiations in November will depend on a breakthrough in financial contributions from rich countries, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday. With less than five months to go until the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, there are increasing tensions around climate finance…
Wiradjuri community buries ancestor’s remains, starting journey of repatriation in Central West
ABC Central West / By Xanthe Gregory A traditional repatriation ceremony has been held to mark the first time a female ancestor has been officially returned to Garra, near Orange in New South Wales. Key points: Heritage New South Wales is working with Aboriginal land councils to return remains removed from their burial sites Elders hope the traditional ceremonies…
Exclusive: UK cancels ‘highly effective’ green program in Indonesia
By William Worley // 15 June 2021 The U.K. government is cutting a “highly effective” green growth program designed to prevent deforestation in the Indonesian Papuan provinces, just weeks after COP26 President Alok Sharma visited the country and urged it to be more ambitious in its climate ambitions. The Green Economic Growth program was intended to preserve Papua’s…
DAULO COOPERATIVE CONTINUES WITH TREE PLANING INITIATIVE
By VICKY BAUNKE in Goroka: With the World Environment Day commemorated recently, many nationwide were reminded of the importance of planing trees to sustain life on planet earth, in order to benefit future generations. There are many small and big organizations around the country that support the idea of conservation through the initiatives of tree…
Climate crisis is ‘life or death’ for New Zealand, says Jacinda Ardern
he New Zealand government on Wednesday welcomed the release of the Climate Commission’s report outlining wide-ranging reforms aimed at reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The 400-page document by the Climate Change Commission – an independent entity advising the New Zealand government on climate reform – tracked the country’s progress and detailed a roadmap for…
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