Scientists warn that reductions in land reflectivity could offset the climate benefits claimed by forest-based carbon credits.
Category: Green infrastructure
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Indigenous Knowledge Offers Effective Wildfire Prevention Strategy
The WRI report details how Indigenous knowledge and secure land rights offer powerful tools for managing today’s growing wildfire threats.
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NYC Protects Water Supply Thru Watershed Forest Management
Discover how New York City protects its world-class drinking water through a sustainable watershed forest management system.
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How Built Environments Contribute and Mitigate Urban Heat Island
Learn how cities worldwide mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect through the use of reflective surfaces, green spaces, and innovative design.
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Forest Fires Push Carbon Sequestration to 20-Year Low
Global Forest Watch highlights a dramatic decline in carbon sequestration as wildfires and deforestation weaken the world’s forests.
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Fishbone Canals Drive Successful Mangrove Restoration in Tamil Nadu
Discover how fishbone canals are transforming mangrove restoration in Muthupet, India, boosting both environmental and community resilience.
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Solar Canal Innovation Tackles Energy and Water Crises in Arizona
Gila River Indian Community is using solar panels over canals to produce clean energy and reduce water loss in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.
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Why Naturally Regenerating Forests Matter for Climate Mitigation
Naturally regenerating forests can absorb carbon more quickly than newly planted trees. Know their role in mitigating climate change.
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Solar Power and Drip Irrigation Improve Tanzania’s Mango Farms
A solar irrigation project revived mango farming in Chamwino, Tanzania, showing promise but revealing the need for better water management.
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Key Risks and Opportunities in Using Sustainable Aviation Fuels
What’s next for sustainable aviation fuels? Explore the risks and breakthroughs shaping the future of cleaner air travel.