Solar farms – huge acreages of thousand-panel solar grids – are seeing a growth explosion. But are they taking over otherwise useful, productive land? Not if we let the insects and wildflowers in, say the experts.
Saving Carbon: Indonesia Gets $100million for Forest Protection
Deforestation and forest degradation make up the second biggest cause of global warming. Together they produce some 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Indonesia, deforestation and forest degradation are the biggest national greenhouse gas emitters, which is why the UN has pledged more than $100 million of funding to help stop the felling.
The Psychology of Disaster Recovery
It seems like 2020 has outdone itself in terms of disasters. Fire, flood, locust and plague have all hit hard across many parts of the world. Tourism, and especially ecotourism, have seen massive negative impacts as a result. Many operators are seemingly at their wits’ end trying to cope. A strategy is essential.
Re-Wilding Communities: A Post-Pandemic Opportunity
Cities around the world are busy rethinking the role of their roads following protracted lockdowns. Following a mass exodus of cars, many cities have turned main streets into pedestrian and distanced-entertainment zones. Pedestrianised pop-up parks are on the increase in all major cities, creating new open spaces and improving the environment.
Save the Amazon: Investors Back Forest Conservation
Since the early seventies, concern has been growing about Amazonian deforestation. But despite decades of protest, the money has kept pouring in for new agricultural and infrastructure projects and the decimation has continued. Now, several financial backers have finally taken a stand and may pull funding for projects and industries that promote deforestation.
