Another expansive rewilding initiative was launched last week in England. The restoration process is focused on the gorgeous but barren landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. While the Yorkshire Dales is celebrated for its bleak beauty, the fact of the matter is that the land’s … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Dales rewilding initiative lets nature reclaim the land
Nature restoration
New UN climate program aims to restore the planet’s ecosystems by 2030
According to a recent UN-backed study, the world must triple its investments in nature-based solutions by 2030 in order to successfully tackle the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. In an effort to support action geared towards achieving … [Read more...] about New UN climate program aims to restore the planet’s ecosystems by 2030
Coffee waste speeds up forest recovery on degraded land
From boosting local job opportunities to improving biodiversity and capturing carbon, restoring deforested land can hold a variety of benefits for both local communities and the environment. And in the tropics, these benefits could be boosted with the help of coffee waste — at … [Read more...] about Coffee waste speeds up forest recovery on degraded land
Turning to nature for help may be key to tackle air pollution
Dealing with air pollution that plagues cities across the United States doesn’t necessarily require fancy, expensive technology. In fact, new research suggests it may be easier, cheaper, and more effective to simply let nature do the work. Researchers from Ohio State University … [Read more...] about Turning to nature for help may be key to tackle air pollution