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Climate Change
11.20.2009 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). 11.9.2009 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! 10.15.2009 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. 9.22.2009 Ring in Climate Week NY°C with the Rainforest Alliance Climate Week NY°C was organized to coincide with a day of ministerial meetings on climate change led by United Nations (UN) Secretary Ban Ki-moon. Held on September 22, many global leaders -- in town for the UN General Assembly later in the week -- plan to attend. While not formally related to December's UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the September 22 meetings will provide an opportunity for world leaders to further discussions about how to significantly reduce carbon emissions. 9.4.2009 Forest Conservation: 2,000 Years and Counting A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science reveals that the Maya practiced, and reaped the benefits of, responsible forestry. In fact, researchers found that abandoning responsible forest management practices was to the detriment of the entire culture -- and may have led to its downfall. In light of this eye-opening report, we spoke with Guatemala-based Rainforest Alliance TREES coordinator Omar Samayoa. View additional blog entries in this category. |
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