Terrestrial ecosystem carbon dynamics and climate feedbacks p 289 “Recent evidence suggests that, on a global scale, terrestrial ecosystems will provide a positive feedback in a warming world, albeit of uncertain magnitude.” “It is evident that large uncertainties remain in our ability to assess terrestrial carbon-cycle-climate feedbacks over the coming… Continue reading

———————————————– ” In Indonesia, for instance, 44 million acres have already been cleared for palm oil development and forest destruction continues unabated as the demand for more land for energy crops increases. Not just forest cover is at risk; endangered wildlife such as the orangutan and Sumatran tiger, as well… Continue reading

The editorial below is a nice summary of consequences from warmer winters ( a beetle boom). So far, so good. But it doesn’t go on to explain the related and similar consequences of summer drought and increased frequency, length, and intensity of summer heat waves (sans the beetle) : dry,… Continue reading