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Indonesian Deforestation Continues

May 3, 2018 By EarthWise Leave a Comment

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Worldwide, deforestation and land disturbance are responsible for about a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions.  The largest contributor to this problem is Indonesia and getting control of its emissions is a crucial part of meeting global carbon reduction targets.

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Liana Vines And Carbon

May 25, 2017 By EarthWise

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Liana vines are long-stemmed, woody vines that are rooted in the soil at ground level and use trees or other means of vertical support to climb up to the canopy to gain access to sunlight.  There are numerous varieties from many plant families.  And, for reasons that are not entirely clear, their abundance has doubled in recent decades.

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