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Man wins €200 Million and donates almost all of it to save Earth's environment
The €200m EuroMillions jackpot has been used to set up an environmental foundation which will protect forests and boost biodiversity.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2022


Huge forest fires release less carbon than previously thought, study shows
Following two large wildfires, research showed the vast majority of carbon stored in trees before the blazes was still there after the fires
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2022


Controlled burning of natural environments could help offset our carbon emissions
Prescribed burning can actually lock in or increase carbon in the soils of temperate forests, savannahs and grasslands.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021


Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees
Forest thinning treatments are critical to reducing wildfire risk – but they come at a high cost, and can release stored carbon dioxide.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Teen overcomes tragedy to create fire suppression extinguisher to combat wildfires
An Indian American teen in the San Francisco Area has parlayed the tragedy of a 2018 wildfire to prevent the spread of future disasters.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 3, 2021


A 150-year-old note from Charles Darwin is inspiring a change in the way forestry
Charles Darwin made a powerful observation that a mixture of species planted together grow more strongly than species planted individually.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


How Carbon Pricing can save America's forests from Global Warming
Economic incentives for landowners to keep their land in productive forests could be a valuable policy tool for reducing greenhouse gases
Joshua Shavit
Sep 21, 2021


Reforestation could help save coral reefs from catastrophe
Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021


3 start-ups that are bringing innovative tech to forest restoration
Conserving, restoring and growing 1 trillion trees by 2030 could help restore biodiversity and fight climate change.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021


Kilted Scotsman launches walking trek across Canada to raise funds for endangered Forest
Michael Yellowlees and his dog Luna depart Tofino to raise funds for endangered Caledonian Forest.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2021
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