Source: eastafricasisal.com Published: March 6, 2017 What are peatlands? Peatlands, or mires, are areas of wetland that are covered by peat forming vegetation. Over thousands of years, the decomposed vegetation slowly accumulates in layers to form peat, capable of...
Source: iucn.org Published: April 28, 2014 Photo: RSPB Europe is rich in peatlands and these important ecosystems can bring environmental, social and economic benefits for communities and wildlife alike. A new report published today highlights innovative projects from...
Source: chelseagreen.com Published: March 1, 2017 In her new book, The Art of Science and Grazing, nationally known grazing consultant Sarah Flack identifies the key principles and practices necessary for farmers to design, and manage, successful grazing systems. This...
Source: 162.242.222.244 Published: March 1, 2017 Farmers and ranchers across the country are working to fight climate change and clean our air, protect drinking water, provide habitat for wildlife and keep our agricultural lands sustainable for the future. Safe...
Source: treehugger.com Published: February 22, 2017 CC BY 2.0 US Dept of Agriculture By Katherine Martinko The Oakland Unified School District has concluded a two-year experiment and discovered savings, both environmental and financial. The closest thing we’ve got to...
Source: thebluecarboninitiative.org Published: February 21, 2017 The International Blue Carbon Initiative is a coordinated, global program focused on mitigating climate change through the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems. Coastal...
Source: ecowatch.com Published: February 8, 2017 iStock By Robert McSweeney The oceans are a hugely important “carbon sink,” helping absorb CO2 emissions from human activities. Without them, CO2 would accumulate more quickly in the atmosphere, raising...
Source: organicconsumers.org Published: March 2, 2016 By Courtney White Editor’s note: This article was written for Regeneration International, a project of the Organic Consumers Association, by Courtney White to explain how the latest soil science supports France’s 4...
Source: 21stcentech.com Published: November 19, 2016 Photo credit: Ricardo Romero By lenrosen4 November 19, 2016 – Who would have thought that if a farmer planted more trees on cropland that the end result would be enhancing our fight against climate change. Or that...
Source: civileats.com Published: March 16, 2016 Eric Toensmeier’s new book explores carbon sequestration through carbon farming as a way to cool a warming planet. By Vera L. Chang As the climate crisis heats up, agriculture is in the hot seat, not only as a...
