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UN report: People have wrecked 40% of all the land on Earth

Grist

A new United Nations report released Wednesday shows farming, mining, and logging has marred more than half of the planet. The authors stressed that combating the erosion of the world’s lands actually makes a lot of economic sense: More than half of the global economy — about $44 trillion a year — relies on the natural world.

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Can burning biomass be sustainable?

Low Impact

Many local people are furious at the damage done to their forests by logging corporations ripping out whole trees with Star-Wars machinery that first churns up and then compacts the soil. Undeterred, De Decker responded by publishing an article on the sustainable benefits of harvesting coppice wood. ” 2. .”

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Illegal logging possibly contributes to majority of mislabeled wood in US markets

AGreenLiving

Loggers, for instance, could harvest trees from a threatened or ecologically vital forest ecosystem , then mix wood species to cover up the illegal logging activity. Following transport to the lumberyard, species origin of the timber logs and boards are further misrepresented to allow illegal wood in the supply chain.

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Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products

GreenBiz

Scientists across the world agree that carbon removal coupled with strategies such as emissions reduction and carbon offsetting are necessary to keep global warming within manageable limits. . Buyers can cancel CORCs so they cannot be resold, and reference them in sustainability reporting or when creating carbon-neutral products. .

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An Ethical Guide to Toilet Paper

The Environmental Blog

When they are cut down, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. The logging industry is one of the most environmentally destructive forces humans have unleashed on our planet. Trees perform a vital task in storing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.

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10 Tips for Making Forestry Sustainable

Green Living Guy

The post 10 Tips for Making Forestry Sustainable appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Healthy forests also protect diverse plants, ranging from tall trees to climbing vines to low-growing ground cover. In addition to their natural value, forests provide steady income to many people around the […].

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Sustaining Mangroves for Better Livelihoods Along the Kenyan Coast

Unsustainable

Extensive logging of the trees in the past three or so decades has been a major contributor to the current situation in which a healthy mangrove ecosystem in Kenya is in danger. Recent times too, have seen information become increasingly accessible, raising awareness on the need for local communities to sustain their mangrove forests.