Peru: indigenous uprising claims victory — for now Submitted by WW4 Report http://ww4report.com/node/5925 Indigenous groups in Peru ended more than a week of militant protests Aug. 20 at key energy sites after lawmakers agreed to overturn a new land law issued by President Alan García, which sought to ease corporate… Continue reading
Eco-restoration of Forest in Scotland
New forest to follow £1.6m deal Wood ants The area that has been bought is home to wood ants Hundreds of thousands of trees are to be planted following a charity’s purchase of Dundreggan Estate in Glen Moriston in the Highlands. Trees for Life, which is based in Findhorn, Forres,… Continue reading
UN Climate Talks Split Over Deforestation Funds
——————————- “Slowing economic growth in many nations, along with high food and fuel prices, makes it harder to find cash for forest protection. “Friends of the Earth environmental group said there were risks that an inflow of funds would push up the value of forests and lead to a land… Continue reading
Climate and Meat Consumption: Australia
Vegans please forgive…i did not write this. An interesting look at the interrelationships between climate, ecosystems, industry, & food sovereignty. I feel similar things could happen on this continent: do away w/ cattle & pigs, restore the prairies-w/ the elk, buffalo, antelope, deer herds…then get amerikans to reduce their meat… Continue reading