#Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests, scientists track what’s left

#Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests, scientists track what’s left

“#Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests, scientists track what’s left” SAYA DE MALHA BANK, Indian Ocean – Hundreds of miles from the nearest shore, ribbon-like fronds flutter in the ocean currents sweeping across an underwater mountain plateau the size of Switzerland. A remote-powered camera glides through the sunlit, turquoise waters of this corner…

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#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

“#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks” WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed up and deepen global efforts to cut climate-wrecking…

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#Erin O’Toole’s all tell, no show speech

#Erin O’Toole’s all tell, no show speech

“#Erin O’Toole’s all tell, no show speech” Shannon Proudfoot: The Tory leader’s big speech had a promising message about broadening his party’s tent. Missing was how he plans to do it. “Show, don’t tell” is a familiar exhortation to anyone who’s attended journalism school or spent time in a newsroom. The idea is that it’s…

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#Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green

#Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green

“#Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green” WONOGIRI, Indonesia – Once considered crazy by fellow villagers, Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman has turned barren hills green after 24 years of effort, making water resources available in the drought-prone mountainous region where he lives. Affectionately addressed as ‘mbah’ or ‘grandpa’, the 69-year-old has worked relentlessly to…

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#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021” The Issue: Sen. Joe Manchin’s threat to block a climate-change bill unless Republicans have a say. Sen. Joe Manchin is right: Democrats need to at least make an effort to enlist Republican support on a climate bill before resorting to reconciliation (“Key Dem: Give GOP a voice,”…

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