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The solution proposed is reforestation. The article mentions at the end that "There is good work being done on this front already", but fails to mention a fact
by gniv 8y ago
The solution proposed is reforestation. The article mentions at the end that "There is good work being done on this front already", but fails to mention a fact that does not fit their narrative:
"Despite ongoing deforestation, fires, drought-induced die-offs, and insect outbreaks, the world's tree cover actually increased by 2.24 million square kilometers—an area the size of Texas and Alaska combined—over the past 35 years"
From here: https://psmag.com/environment/the-planet-now-has-more-trees-than-it-did-35-years-ago https://psmag.com/environment/the-planet-now-has-more-trees-...
- Nasrudith 8y agoYeah it seems to be pushing reforestation for the wrong reasons. "Just plant more trees" as a carbon solution was long mocked as ignorance and even their boasts are damning with faint praise - a small country for /a year's/ emission? Don't get me wrong - forestation is a worthy cause but more for they are for local climate interactions like preventing soil erosion/building soil quality, and helping to be a buffer against flooding instead global systemic issues.