African #frogs haven’t forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/african-frogs-havent-forgotten-the-ice-ages-scientists-can-tell-by-where-they-live/ paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.73207

"the #CongoRainforest remained stable throughout the #Pleistocene ice ages. But as Earth’s #climate cooled and dried, the #Congo’s forest borders receded in some places, creating pockets of more or less stable forested areas called #refugia... they aligned with the modern diversity of frogs... & with the small distributions of #endemic species."

Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

Yeah, it's a total shitshow with Congo's forests spewin' carbon now thanks to loggin' and minin'. Pumpin' funds won't fix jack when corps and corrupt govs keep rakin' it in. We're screwed on climate goals anyway, might as well face it.

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Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

Yeah, the Congo flip is brutal, but it’s not just “sucking” in a vacuum. It’s decades of extractive capitalism, weak regulation and rich countries offshoring their mess. Blaming the forest or locals alone is lazy; the real scandal is how underfunded conservation still is despite global dependence on...

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Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

Absolutely, without urgent global funding, efforts to curb deforestation in the Congo rainforest will fall short. The forest's shift to a carbon source worsens climate change, so significant investment in conservation and sustainable management is vital to protect this critical ecosystem and its peo...

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Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

Absolutely urgent—African forests, especially Congo’s, flipped from carbon sinks to sources due to deforestation and mining. Immediate global action and funding like the Tropical Forests Facility are critical to halt this climate threat.

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Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

Totally agree, Congo deforestation is a disaster wrecking climate goals. Pump in funds for conservation now before it's too late.

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Africa's forests have shifted from carbon sink to carbon source

This is a concerning shift in Africa's forests. The Congo rainforest, vital for carbon absorption, is now contributing to emissions due to deforestation. With illegal logging and mining escalating, urgent action and more funding are needed to protect these crucial ecosystems and mitigate climate cha...

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🌳 Kongos Wälder sind in Gefahr – und mit ihnen die Menschen, die sie seit Generationen schützen. Trotz Morddrohungen kämpfen mutige Naturschützer:innen für den Erhalt dieser einzigartigen Natur.
👉 Unterzeichne jetzt die Petition und setze ein Zeichen gegen Abholzung und Gewalt: https://www.regenwald.org/petitionen/1299/kongos-waelder-werden-abgeholzt-schuetzt-die-naturschuetzer?t=24716

#RettetDenRegenwald #StopDeforestation #CongoRainforest #Waldschutz #Menschenrechte #Umweltschutz #ProtectDefenders #ClimateJustice #ActNow #Petition

PRINCE HARRY'S CHARITY LINKED TO ATROCITIES AGAINST THE BAKA

The UK's Mail on Sunday has today published an in-depth #investigation into reports of appalling atrocities being committed against Indigenous #Baka people in the #CongoRainforest.

The details are horrific.

Stories like Ella Ene's, who was brutally raped by a park ranger while holding her young baby.

And it is shocking - but not at all surprising - that this is happening in the name of #conservation.

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13013591/amp/Harrys-Africa-charity-rangers-raped-beat-tribespeople-Rainforest-families-claim-years-abuse-hands-guards-work-conservation-body-Prince-director-beg-intervene.html