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That’s actually not true. In Europe there’s steady increase in area covered by forests and animals are returning to places where they haven’t been seen for cent
by ivan_gammel 7y ago
That’s actually not true. In Europe there’s steady increase in area covered by forests and animals are returning to places where they haven’t been seen for centuries. It is a continuous effort and it’s not without struggle, but it’s a good example of how it should be. Large economies can and should use their power to force others to improve environmental standards.
- mathgeek 7y agoThat’s why I said few exceptions. As a whole and for most populous locations, the world doesn’t appear to be doing that. I’d love to see some evidence otherwise though.
- ivan_gammel 7y agoAfrican Great Green Wall? Recent Chinese effort to increase coverage by forests from 21% to 23% of its territory by 2020, which even included soldiers from PLA planting trees? I’d say, reforestation is on trend now and the countries deliberately choosing another course are exceptions. It’s 2019, not 2000 today.