Hussh | Tropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research shows

Tropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research shows

Carbon storage// Hidden Stories SeriesTropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research showsMarch 16, 2023New research published in the journal Nature has found that recovering tropical forests are only able to offset a quarter of carbon emissions generated annually by logging, wildfire and land clearing.The study, led by a team of scientists from the University of Bristol, used satellite …

Hussh | Indigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected Areas

Indigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected Areas

Carbon storage// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected AreasFebruary 17, 2023In recent weeks, Indigenous peoples in North America have scored two major victories that have significant implications for both climate and biodiversity.The first win was the announcement of a new network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on Canada’s West Coast. These areas of the ocean restrict human activities …