…theory, energy from forest biomass could replace energy from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. But biomass fuel is terrible for the environment, despite what these companies say. Carbon…
…We asked survey respondents if they agreed or disagreed with the following statement. “Companies shouldn’t make wood pellets in communities that are already polluted by other industries.” Just 48% of…
…not only the trees, but also humans. This underscores why we need to protect woodlands. Cutting forests can lead to flooding, landslides, soil compaction, and even water loss. We need…
…solar, has a relatively low footprint on the communities where it’s located. Other renewable energies, like wood pellet production, have a much higher impact on nearby community groups. What are…
…promote biodiversity. Organic gardening practices include: composting mulching planting companion plants never using pesticides or herbicides protecting plants from pest insects with physical barriers (e.g., nets) Organic gardening is great…
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