How Can Restoring the Hydrologic Cycle Reverse Climate Change?
Restoring the hydrologic cycle can play a significant role in mitigating climate change. The hydrologic cycle refers to the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Here’s how restoring the hydrologic cycle can contribute to reversing climate change: Carbon Sequestration: Healthy […]
Why Land Degradation and Greenhouse Gasses are both Important in the Global Warming Calculation
The following article by Alpha Lo details why the Global Warming Calculation should be Global Warming = Greenhouse Gasses + Land Degradation Affects Water Cycle. Unifying Ecology and Climate with the Fourth Law of Thermodynamics
How do Climate Change Models Work?
Climate change models are complex computer-based tools used by scientists to simulate and understand the Earth’s climate system and make projections about future climate conditions. These models are essential for studying the potential impacts of climate change and for informing policy decisions. Watch a TedX video on Climate Modeling Here. Here’s an overview of how […]
Why Clear Cutting Forests is Damaging the Planet
In 2013, we purchased the 28 acres that is now the Vernonia Springs private park property. Managing this forestland, and watching how other forestland owners in the area manage their property has been quite an education. I was a member of the Upper Nehalem Watershed Council for eight years and acted as chairman for two […]
What does it mean that Humans Have Crossed 6 of 9 ‘Planetary Boundaries’?
The concept of “Planetary Boundaries” was introduced in environmental science to describe the limits within which humanity can safely operate to maintain a stable and hospitable planet. These boundaries represent key Earth system processes and are defined to help us understand the environmental limits beyond which human activities could lead to irreversible and potentially catastrophic […]
Impact of Tiny Forests on Climate Change
Tiny forests, also known as mini forests or Miyawaki forests, are densely planted, diverse, and rapidly growing native tree ecosystems designed to mimic natural forests but on a smaller scale. These forests have gained attention due to their potential positive impact on climate change and the environment. Here are some ways in which tiny forests […]
How Can Water Restoration and Agroforestry Mitigate Climate Change?
Water restoration and agroforestry are two important strategies that can work together synergistically to significantly mitigate the impacts from climate change. They address different aspects of the issue, but both have the potential to sequester carbon, enhance ecosystems, and improve overall environmental resilience. Let’s look at each of these approaches in more detail: Water Restoration: […]
How Can Industrial Hemp Mitigate Climate Change?
Industrial hemp can contribute to mitigating climate change through various mechanisms. Here are some ways in which it can have a positive impact: Carbon Sequestration: Hemp is a fast-growing plant that absorbs significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere during its growth. The process of photosynthesis allows hemp to convert CO2 into biomass, […]