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A recent poll revealed that "a record 79 percent of American adults and 86 percent of teenagers

A recent poll revealed that "a record 79 percent of American adults and 86 percent of teenagers

"Scientists calculate that we have enough available land worldwide to plant between one trillio

"Scientists calculate that we have enough available land worldwide to plant between one trillio

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

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

Desertification in Africa; how trees can reverse environmental damage

Desertification in Africa; how trees can reverse environmental damage

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

Potential 1.5 billion ha forest landscape restoration; Asia and Africa each hold 500 million ha

Potential 1.5 billion ha forest landscape restoration; Asia and Africa each hold 500 million ha

Nitrogen key facts

Nitrogen key facts

Rwanda increased forest cover 51% between 1990 and 2005 to 400k acres

Rwanda increased forest cover 51% between 1990 and 2005 to 400k acres

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

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

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