‘…A simple change in the language used could make a difference, according to Karen Holl, professor of environmental studies at the University of California. “I’d like to see ‘tree planting’ campaigns called ‘tree growing’ campaigns. It’s about keeping the forest standing, and allowing for natural regeneration – you don’t necessarily have to plant the trees. There’s an obsession with digging a hole,” she says.’

Source: The ‘messy’ alternative to tree-planting – BBC Future

‘…a new study claims that catching fish using heavy nets that drag across the seabed – known as bottom trawling – emits about the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) globally as the aviation industry.

Seabed sediments that act as huge carbon sinks are churned up during this kind of trawling – and this results in CO2 being released..’

Source: Fish ‘not as carbon friendly’ as previously thought – BBC News

‘A third of global food production will be at risk by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at their current rate, new research suggests.’

Source: Third of global food production at risk from climate crisis | Climate change | The Guardian

‘Reps. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) introduced a revised bill Wednesday that would build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations.’

Source: Ocasio-Cortez, Levin introduce revised bill to provide nationwide electric vehicle charging network | TheHill

‘…The report comes after methane emissions surged to record highs last year despite worldwide lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, according to research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Methane emissions are also rising faster than ever since record keeping began in the 1980s.’

Source: World must cut methane emissions to avoid worst of climate change, UN says