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Two studies provide dueling looks at where trees should go
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Two studies provide dueling looks at where trees should go

A study published today in Science finds the planet contains a U.S.-sized area of unforested land environmentally capable of growing trees without displacing farmland or cities.

Vast swaths of lost tropical forest can still be brought back to life
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Vast swaths of lost tropical forest can still be brought back to life

A new study has once again emphasized the importance of restoring degraded tropical forests in the fight against climate change.

’Livestock revolution’ triggered decline in global pasture: Report
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’Livestock revolution’ triggered decline in global pasture: Report

The report's authors also say that technological solutions could help meet rising demand for meat and milk in developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, without reversing the downward trend.

The best technology for fighting climate change isn't a technology
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The best technology for fighting climate change isn't a technology

Forests are the most powerful and efficient carbon-capture system on the planet.

Time to scale-up land restoration to advance sustainable development goals, says new report
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Time to scale-up land restoration to advance sustainable development goals, says new report

Industrialization, rising population and runaway consumption have accelerated land degradation worldwide.

U.N. decade of ecological restoration would mobilize cost-effective action
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U.N. decade of ecological restoration would mobilize cost-effective action

If the proposed U.N. decade from 2020 to 2030 is implemented, it will likely lead to an increase in much needed funds to develop projects that could restore ecosystems, reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.

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