If a Tree Falls in the Forest, and No One Is Around to Hear It, Does Climate Change?
There are roughly 42 million square kilometers of forest on Earth, a swath that covers almost a third of the land surface, and those wooded environments play a key role in both mitigating and enhancing global warming.
Hi Chris thanks for the nice information....
Hi Chris Please can u start a seperate thread and start posting all the environmental news and ur ideas in that thread because it will be easy for the members to aware of all the problems..
OK, would you like me to create an "environmental issues" thread or a Chris's thoughts thread LOL
How about this for the thread title,"Chris's thoughts on environmental issues"?
OK Michele - may be one of the hosts could change the title of this thread and i will just proceed here - wow, my own thread LOL!!!
Considering the article above, it seems that we have a long way in getting the public to understand the importance of tree in the fight against climate change:
Most people are ignorant of the crucial role the rainforests play in keeping the global climate stable, a survey has revealed.
Hi Chris Thanks for the wonderful information and we should take the importance of tree to the local people . do u have any animation video reg the importance of trees.
Hi Michele thanks for changing the Thread name..
From: Reuters
Published July 25, 2008 11:55 AM China says air clearing for Games despite hazy skies
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's efforts to clear the skies over its polluted capital are having an effect, officials said on Friday, insisting that Beijing's air would be safe for Olympic athletes despite persistent smog over the city.
Beijing authorities have taken cars off the road and opened new subway lines in the past week, in addition to halting some construction and suspending factory production, in a last-ditch effort to ensure clear skies when the Games open on August 8
This is an excellent addition to our discussions...great thinking to invite Chris to do this, Ramchand...there is no one better suited.
I have pinned the thread and now I can find it easier...and if someone with my poor sense of direction finds it, lots of our members will steer a true course to it also, lol!
Thanks, Chris, for taking this on...you're the best!
I found this article interesting (scary) which illustrates how we are changing the forests around us throught climate change:
Britain's ancient forests are in danger as climate change threatens native trees such as oak, beech and ash, new research has claimed.
http://www.care2.com/news/member/167713524/835014
We are not just cutting trees down - we are also changing entire ecosystems...
I was intrigued by this as well, Chris, and posted it on our News to Note thread as well.
The thing that I find distressing about this issue - is that it shows how volnerable ALL forests are from our actions. Even remote forests - ones you would think are protected from what we do - are volnerable. We truely have a global reach...
While we are killing trees with our actions - they also plany an important role in solving the problem of climate change:
Right Mix Of Trees Fights Global Warming -- Environmental Scientists Find Tree Combo For Carbon Sequestration
http://www.care2.com/news/member/234119459/837916
I especially like this statement from the author:
"Many people wonder what one person can do to help. Planting trees can play a powerful role in cleaning up the local environment ..."
According to a study focusing on the Brazilian Atlantic forest, certain aspects can return surprisingly quickly - within 65 years. But for the landscape to truly regain its native identity takes a lot longer - up to 4000 years.
http://www.care2.com/news/member/537645068/847860
Wow - look at how long it takes to get these wonderful areas back - what can be destroyed in hours, will take thousands of years to get back!!!!
Hi Chris Thanks for posting wonderful information..
Thank You Chris!!! In this busy modern world we need you!!!
This is some really awesome information!
Thanks for this!!!
Mari, you said it so very well!
Chris, you ooze intelligence, sensitivity, humanity and class from your every pore. It is an honor to call you friend.
oh, your making me blush 
however, I just offer suggestions and oportunities - none of it would mean anything without everyone's help in healing the earth...
Chris
cool action item - combines my two top passions trees and birds
Act for Songbirds
Tell Congress to Support Legislation to Conserve Our Rapidly Disappearing Migratory Birds!
Wow, that's just one step away from having a radio show, Chris! Woot!
Thanks for all the info!
Old-Growth Trees Worth More Alive Than Stumped: Study
Logging B.C.'s old-growth forests would produce chump change compared to the economic benefit of letting them stand, says a new study...
http://www.care2.com/news/member/167713524/868758
News submitted by Marty -
Glad to see 'Act for Songbirds' getting such positive action and attention. Thank you, Chris!
Teshekpuk Lake area Safe for Now
Here is a good news story for a change...I know many here worked on this issue...great to see our efforts are paying off! Don't ever think our actions can not make a difference
"This long-awaited reversal is a milestone in our campaign to block Big Oil from destroying one of the most important tundra wetland systems on the planet."
Nature Loss 'Dwarfs Bank Crisis'
The global economy is losing more money from the disappearance of forests than through the current banking crisis, according to an EU-commissioned study. It puts the annual cost of forest loss at between $2 trillion and $5 trillion.
Your A Star Chris!
It's been a while since I added some "thoughts" so here is something:
Please note this news submission This is a great organization to support. I worked closely with them a few years ago to save their first forest. Now - with your help - we can save another one! Please spread the word
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Click for the Forest has just launched a video on youtube discussing their efforts to save a forest in Sweden - if we do not save it by 19 March 2009 it will be logged. Please check out the video and learn more about this project here:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/537645068/959029
Amazon Deforestation Rises Slightly in 2008
Amazon deforestation rises slightly to 4,600 square miles in 2008, the first since 2004 when 27,379 square kilometers were destroyed, but is lower than forecast.
Seedlings of Change
Tree planters are helping reforest Brazil's Atlantic Forest -- one tree at a time. Although just 7 percent of the original forest remains, Agustin and his colleagues are working hard to bring this forest back from the brink of extinction...
Read and noted the story, Chris. I am always glad to see your posts, whether here or at C2NN for you bring us important information and, generally, opportunities to make a difference. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Reforestation
Helping The Climate and Wildlife - This tract located in Louisiana's Tensas (pronounced Tensaw) River Basin, is the first project in The Nature Conservancy's voluntary carbon offset program.
Adding to your thoughts Chris, just in case not all our Tree Lovers read the comments posted on the News Story
Plant a billion trees!
http://www.plantabillion.org/
Prince Charles Making Progress in Effort to Save Rainforests
Prince Charles of Great Britain has emerged as one of the world's highest-profile promoters of a scheme that could finally put an end to destruction of tropical rainforests.
Thank you Chris! Happy to "see" you!
In a potentially valuable boost to fighting climate change, rich and poor countries are close to an agreement to end the destruction of the world's forests in 20 years, government negotiators said.
You Gotta See It to Believe It - Restoring the Forests
Watch this video showing the work of Stream Team - healing the earth one forest at a time...And find out how YOU can be part of effort!
http://www.care2.com/news/member/537645068/1323194
