To Get the Deal Done, Tougher Emissions Targets Needed

Developed countries must make deep cuts to their emissions by 2050 if we are to stabilize at or near 450 parts per million (ppm) carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (and limit temperature increase at or below 2 degrees). This requires an 80 percent reduction in fossil fuels and a 90 percent reduction in deforestation relative to 1990 levels (Sawin et al, 2009).

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Manos especiales que se preparan para producir cafés especiales

En Octubre, la coordinadora de comunicaciones para Amércia del Sur de Rainforest Alliance, Katy Puga, viajó a Florencia, Colombia y visitó a caficultores que trabajan para obtener la certificación Rainforest Alliance. Aquí, ella nos cuenta una experiencia realmente inspiradora...

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Despite Challenges, Colombian Farmers Embrace Sustainability

In October, Rainforest Alliance communications coordinator Katy Puga had an opportunity to travel to Florencia, Colombia and visit with coffee farmers seeking Rainforest Alliance certification.

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Tune In: Big Bird Contemplates Migrating to a New Habitat

Make a date with "Sesame Street" on the morning of November 10, 2009. In a very special season premiere episode, Big Bird considers moving to a new habitat: the rainforest!

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Stop Deforestation -- Stop Climate Change!

Shrinking arctic ice. Increased tropical cyclone activity. Severe droughts. Scientists say we’re already beginning to experience the effects of climate change -- but it’s not too late to change the course. For more than 20 years, the Rainforest Alliance has been working to curb deforestation, responsible for 20 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s more than the emissions from trains, planes and automobiles combined.

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