We know that natural forests are crucial in tackling the climate crisis but it turns out forests don’t just absorb climate-killing CO2, scientists have learned that forests also absorb methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. But they can’t do it on their own! They need people like you to ensure politicians regulate against the LNG industry, which which produces methane, and to tell governments that business-as-usual forestry has degraded forests across Canada. https://lnkd.in/gKyV4g-k
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As the world's forests and oceans absorb less #carbondioxide, the implications for our climate and ecosystems are severe. It also implies that plantation forestry will have a limited impact on dealing with anthropogenic #climatechange. The #carboncredit #offsets that many businesses and governments rely upon to meet commitments are fundamentally false. Managing waste better and transitioning to #bioenergy and #regenerative #agriculture will form two key pillars of reducing human impact on climate, land use, biodiversity, freshwater, biogeochemical flows and pollution. Alimentary Systems technology positively impacts six of the nine #planetaryboundaries. Whether you're a concerned #citizen or an astute #investor, reach out to learn how you can play your part. https://lnkd.in/gbMKXYXS
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
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The imminent move to land-based Aquaculture is a matter of time as our oceans continue to heat up. An all-time high globally averaged daily sea-surface temperature of 18.99 degrees Celsius was recorded in August 2023 and about 94% of the ocean surface experienced at least one marine heatwave in 2023, which is defined as sea-surface temperatures in the warmest 10% of all recorded data in a particular location on that day for at least five days. #oceanwarming #Aquaculture #sustainability https://lnkd.in/g6YHRY8R
International report confirms record-high global temperatures, greenhouse gases in 2023
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🌍🌳 Discover the challenges of climate change in temperate and sub-tropical fruit tree cultivation! 🍎🍊🍇 Dive into the latest research findings in this comprehensive Encyclopedia entry. 📚🔬 Explore the impacts, adaptations, and future directions for sustainable fruit tree farming. 🌱🌿 Join the conversation on climate change and agriculture. Read now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEK6EQ2H #ClimateChange #FruitTreeCultivation #SustainableFarming
Climate Change Challenges in Temperate and Sub-Tropical Fruit Tree Cultivation
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The recent article by Benjamin Mussett from The Star highlights a concerning trend: forests and land absorbed almost no carbon dioxide in 2023. This underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to enhance carbon sequestration and promote sustainable forestry practices. Utilizing innovative technology, like Deadwood’s, to use colony tree species like aspen, which are not typically harvested for lumber, and upgrading it into high-quality hardwood, helps create carbon sinks. Aspen's rapid growth cycle and natural regeneration capabilities make it an ideal feedstock, promoting the regrowth of fast-growing species and creating effective carbon sinks. By integrating these sustainable practices, we can help restore the balance in our forests, enhance carbon absorption, and contribute to a greener future. https://lnkd.in/eXcSzM8a #SustainableForestry #ClimateAction #Innovation #DeadwoodInnovations #CanadaForestry #GreenFuture #carbonsink
Ben Mussett: Forests and land absorbed almost no carbon dioxide in 2023. How worried should we be?
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Inland wetlands are critical carbon reservoirs storing 30% of global soil organic carbon (SOC) within 6% of the land surface. However, forested regions contain SOC-rich wetlands that are not included in current maps, which we refer to as ‘cryptic carbon’. The two main drivers of wetland loss in the West, are drought and cattle grazing. Climate change, which is expected to increase aridity in the West, could dry up huge portions of the region’s remaining wetlands by 2050. And when wetlands are destroyed, their carbon is often released into the atmosphere, further worsening global warming. Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency changed the federal definition of a wetland under the Clean Water Act, disqualifying thousands of miles of ephemeral streams and millions of acres of wetland from protection under that law. Some federal and state initiatives are attempting to compensate: Late last month, President Joe Biden announced a goal to protect 8 million acres of wetlands over the next six years. And earlier this month, Colorado became the first state to pass legislation protecting the wetlands excluded by last year’s Supreme Court decision. https://lnkd.in/g95nv4nk
Revealing the hidden carbon in forested wetland soils - Nature Communications
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A fascinating categorization of #CDR in an article exploring the "#CDR #emissions gap" in the latest edition of Nature Climate Change: > Conventional CDR on land: This includes #afforestation, in which trees are planted when previously there were none, and #reforestation, which means restoring areas where the trees have been cut down or degraded. > Novel CDR: This includes all CDR methods that are not based on #forestry and #landuse change, such as #biochar, #directaircapture (#DAC) and #bioenergy with #carboncapture and storage (BECCS). I understand this grouping, but I would argue that categorizing #CDR by Engineered Solution and #NatureBased solution might be more telling. I suspect it allows a more accurate assessment of scalability and #CarbonInvestmentEfficiency (#CIE). https://lnkd.in/gzTdydN3
The carbon dioxide removal gap - Nature Climate Change
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This headline is simply not true. This The Guardian article mangles facts to fit a pre-ordained narrative on #Forests4Climate. Let’s try some facts and then extract some logical conclusions. Forests are still sequestering very large amounts of carbon dioxide and in many places like the eastern U.S. are still a massive NET sink. To suggest as the headline and other careless language in this piece imply that our forests stopped sequestering carbon en masse for any period is factually incorrect. Forests in some regions are indeed seeing such increased carbon losses due to climate impacts—including larger & more intense #wildfires—that they have become a net source of CO2. This is not new. My organization worked with The Washington Post on such a story in 2019, highlighting states in the western U.S. that had crossed this threshold. Equally upsetting is the intimation in the article that this is a reason to turn away from focusing on land-based climate solutions. To the contrary, more rapid loss of land carbon sinks means we must double down on “carbon defense” practices (aka adaptation & resilience for forests) alongside those actions that increase the rate of sequestration. Avoiding unplanned carbon losses from our forests is just as valuable for #ClimateAction as extra tons we can sequester. Sacha Spector Chris Swanston Rita Hite Brian Kittler #ClimateChange #Forestry #ClimateSmartForestry
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
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Well well well, those 🌲 🌳 🌴. They keep on amazing us. It appears that trees are also absorbing methane, especially higher up their trunks👌👌👌. Investing in reforestation and selecting trees that excel in methane uptake can be powerful tools in our climate strategy. Let's contribute to nature-based climate solutions by chosing the right climate project for your #carboncredits. #ClimateChange #Forestry #Sustainability #carboncredits Anthesis NL-BE
We’ve discovered the world’s trees absorb methane – so forests are even more important in the climate fight than we thought
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As we grapple with the climate crisis, mangroves have emerged as crucial allies in climate mitigation efforts. These coastal guardians not only sequester significant amounts of carbon but also play a pivotal role in reinforcing coastal resilience against rising sea levels and storms. Having said that, these vital ecosystems are in danger due to anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, urbanisation, over-harvesting and overfishing. So, the big question is, how can we protect and restore mangroves? It's crucial that both governments and private companies invest in mangrove restoration and involve local communities as key players in this mission. By working together and empowering communities, we can create long-term conservation solutions. Curious to learn more on this World Mangrove Day? Our teams have looked at this restoration challenge from two different perspectives. Deepanshu Dubey and Ridisha Kamal from our Carbon Forestry Team have put together an enriching article highlighting how blue carbon projects can make a huge impact – https://lnkd.in/gmnJTbF5 Thinking more from a policy side, Charu Tiwari and Ankit Pacha from our Ecosystem Valuation team have written about the urgent need for a comprehensive and holistic strategy to protect mangroves – https://lnkd.in/gvRQujuR Do get in touch with us or the authors to share your thoughts. Let's team up to protect our amazing mangroves and make a real difference in the fight against climate change! 🌿💪 #WorldMangroveDay #BlueCarbon #ClimateChange #SustainableFuture
Mangroves: The Hidden Treasure of Coastal Ecosystems
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Climate report warns of escalating crisis, urges immediate action as @UN summit nears - College of Forestry at Oregon State University: An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published today(Link is external) that the Earth’s worsening vital signs indicate a "critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action is needed, and fast." https://lnkd.in/e_buXib2
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