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Posted by evi on Aug 30, 2007• SOS
For a long time I had in my mind to create a series of items which could probably help in raising public awareness about the radical changes on our planet and how these affect us and the future generations. The disaster we faced as Greeks from the fires lately made me more sensitive to this matter.
Do you know that...
Throughout the world, ancient forests are in crisis. Many of the plants and animals that live in these forests face extinction. And many of the people and cultures who depend on these forests for their way of life are also under threat. But the news is not all bad. There is a last chance to protect these forests and the life they support.
The world's ancient forests are truly diverse. They include boreal, temperate and tropical forests, coniferous and broadleaf forests, rainforests and mangroves. Together they maintain environmental systems that are essential for life on Earth.
They influence weather by controlling rainfall and evaporation of water from soil. They help stabilise the world's climate by storing large amounts of carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change.
Do you know?... What do you know? Add to this blog what do you know and you like to share with us.
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