Ada PalmerDec 20, 2023

Guys, Amazon deforestation is down 50% this year!

It's worth saying twice: Amazon deforestation is down 50% this year!!!!!!! 2023 was also the best year ever for reforestation and carbon reduction! We're doing it! We're really doing it! #ShareGoodNewsToo

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/amazon-rainforest-destruction-slows-sharply-year-date-report-says-2023-11-28

Show threadKarl Heinz HäsliprinzDec 20, 2023

I wish I could celebrate with you, but afraid it's a red herring.

I don't know what's to celebrate about losing 9'000 km2 of primary rain forest as we cross the tipping point of turning half a continent into a savanna. We're not doing it yet.

Show threadMike McCaffrey
@KarlHeinzHasliP Yeah, the good news is they ousted climate denying fascists who were actively trying to burn the rainforest down, but it is kinda like avoiding a car crash by first putting the engine in neutral instead of flooring the gas pedal.
Dec 27, 2023 at 4:49pmWeb