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"How to erase 100 years of carbon emissions? Plant trees—lots of them.
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Published today in Science, "The global tree restoration potential” report found that there is enough suitable land to increase the world’s forest cover by one-third without affecting existing cities or agriculture. However, the amount of suitable land area diminishes as global temperatures rise." ........................................................................................................................................
How could you make enough space to plant a mini-forest where you live?
Mini-forests sequester water and help prevent floods.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I love the "tree optimism" but science doesn't support the idealism.
Earth covers only 30% of the planet. Of that, once that land was 60% forests...that's been reduced to 30%
But remember; 60% of 30% is only 18%. 30% of 30% is only 9%...of today's forest (trees) coverage of land...compared to the entire surface.
The Oceans - and the plant-like organisms (actually pre-plant phytoplankton) are the thankless providers for most of our Oxygen, and the majority "sink" for CO2.
And phytoplankton exist almost everywhere...and yes...they are being reduced by oceanic polltution.
How much do oceans add to world's oxygen? | Earth | EarthSky
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Robecology
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July 28, 2019
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I cannot plant a ‘mini forest,’ because I would need to water them, but I am planting trees as we write!
Freedompath
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July 28, 2019
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I had to water my trees regularly in the first few years, but now only when there is a long hot dry period. There is enough shade relief from burning sun and soil is storing more moisture now.
@AnonySchmoose I wish that were true here! But, rain either goes around this area or it never gets here! We have had no more than a handful of 15-20min rains in the last 8 months! And 2 that lasted a day! With 90-100 degree temps and wind...not much has a chance to hold on to much moisture! But, I am happy to leave the wild and native plants that seem to thrive without water! Lol
I think this is only part of the solution. Renewable energy, recycling everything possible, saving bees and insects must also be included.
MizJ
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July 28, 2019
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Creatures need good healthy habitat. My mini-forest has bees and many other insects. As a mini-ecosystem, every life form currently thrives in it.
MizJ:
@AnonySchmoose The yellow poinciana in my front yard is covered in bees (and zero pesticides are used). Hearing the buzzing as I walk past makes me happy.
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