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In America, we have only about 3% of ancient forests remaining

In America, we have only about 3% of ancient forests remaining

Among the more than 8,400 farmer's markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

Among the more than 8,400 farmer's markets nationwide, 61 percent of those surveyed reported inc

Nitrogen key facts

Nitrogen key facts

Brazil could cut 26% of GHG emissions from deforestation via intensification of livestock production

Brazil could cut 26% of GHG emissions from deforestation via intensification of livestock production

An individual would have to read a minimum of 40 volumes in order to get environmental benefits from

An individual would have to read a minimum of 40 volumes in order to get environmental benefits from

If we don't address desertification we won't stop climate change - even after fossil fuels a

If we don't address desertification we won't stop climate change - even after fossil fuels a

Soil is our greatest reservoir of fresh water, more than lakes, rivers and dams

Soil is our greatest reservoir of fresh water, more than lakes, rivers and dams

Established world forests sink carbon equivalent to 33% of carbon world emissions from fossil fuel

Established world forests sink carbon equivalent to 33% of carbon world emissions from fossil fuel

The world has lost 1/3 of forest area since pre-industrialization

The world has lost 1/3 of forest area since pre-industrialization

Girl Scouts petition cookie maker to ban orangutan habitat destroying palm oil ingredient

Girl Scouts petition cookie maker to ban orangutan habitat destroying palm oil ingredient

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