#Natural Resources

[cosmosinmycoffee]

#fish #washington #funny quotes #funny #funny post #salmon #fish post #tweets #twitter #nature #valentines #valentines day #natural resources

[thesilicontribesman]

Recreated Neolithic Roundhouses, Stonehenge Visitor Centre, nr. Salisbury, Wiltshire

#ice age #stone age #bronze age #copper age #iron age #neolithic #mesolithic #calcholithic #paleolithic #prehistoric #prehistory #roundhouse #shelter #archaeology #settlement #homes #ancient living #ancient craft #ancient cultures #natural resources #recreation #Stonehenge #Wiltshire

[fuckyeahmarxismleninism]

By Uriel Araujo

In an underreported but hugely important development, the United States is now claiming a vast portion of the ocean floor, twice the size of California. According to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Media Note released on December 19, the area “is approximately one million square kilometers spread across seven regions” and “holds many resources.”

#imperialism #land theft #DOS #Big Oil #natural resources #climate crisis #Struggle La Lucha

[unbfacts]

#Bottled water #Water #Environment #Tap water #environment conservation #Natural resources

[mapsontheweb]

For decades 90% of the world's helium came from this small area

#maps #helium #natural resources

[notwiselybuttoowell]

Disaster capitalism has taken many forms in different contexts. In New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, there was an immediate move to replace public schools with charter schools, and to bulldoze public housing projects to make way for gentrifying townhouses. In Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, the public schools were once again under siege, and there was a push to privatize the electricity grid before the storm had made landfall. In Thailand and Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami, valuable beachfront land, previously stewarded by small-scale fishers and farmers, was seized by real estate developers while their rightful occupants were stuck in evacuation camps.

It’s always a little different, which is why some Native Hawaiians have taken to calling their unique version by a slightly different term: plantation disaster capitalism. It’s a name that speaks to contemporary forms of neocolonialism and climate profiteering, like the real estate agents who have been cold-calling Lahaina residents who have lost everything to the fire and prodding them to sell their ancestral lands rather than wait for compensation. But it also places these moves inside the long and ongoing history of settler colonial resource theft and trickery, making clear that while disaster capitalism might have some modern disguises, it’s a very old tactic. A tactic that Native Hawaiians have a great deal of experience resisting.

#maui wildfires #hawaiʻi #water use #capitalism #real estate development #profiteering #disaster capitalism #colonialism #natural resources

[pansexualdemic]

#petition #democratic republic of the congo #free congo #lawsuit #child abuse #phone #cobalt #dell #google #microsoft #tesla #elon musk #jeff bezos #economy #slavery #reperations #capitalism #colonialism #imperialism #natural resources #minerals #coltan #children #save the children #congo genocide #genocide #electronic #electric cars #climate change #landback

[reckless-revolutionary]

#america #oil #gas company #gas #anti capitalism #capitalism #free gaza #gaza strip #gazaunderattack #save gaza #gaza #palestine #save palestine #free palestine #britain #british #natural resources #climate justice #climate action #climate crisis #climate change #climate emergency #climate and environment

[wildtrail]

Challenges and Solutions in Deforestation in the US

The United States of America, known for its geographical diversity and vast expanses of natural landscapes, finds itself at the center of a significant environmental challenge: deforestation. Often overshadowed by global debates about tropical forest loss, deforestation in the United States is a critical issue that warrants renewed attention. In this article, we will explore the complex reality of deforestation in this country, examining its causes, consequences, and innovative solutions being developed to preserve the valuable forests of the United States. From the vast forests of the Pacific Northwest to the woodlands of the Appalachians, the challenge of deforestation in the United States transcends geographical borders and calls upon us to take meaningful action to safeguard our natural resources and the future of our planet.

Current Situation of Deforestation in the US

Deforestation in the United States has been a cause for concern for decades. Despite vast forested areas in the country, there is constant pressure on these ecosystems. Below are some key aspects of the current situation of deforestation in the United States:

Loss of Natural Habitat: One of the most noticeable effects of deforestation in the United States is the loss of natural habitat for wildlife. As forests are cleared for urban expansion, agriculture, and industry, many animal and plant species are threatened or displaced.

Climate Change: Forests play a crucial role in carbon capture and climate regulation. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing large amounts of carbon stored in trees and forest soil.

Water Quality Effects: Forest clearing can affect the quality of water in nearby rivers and streams. Trees play an important role in filtering contaminants and stabilizing water flow.

Loss of Natural Resources: Deforestation also results in the loss of important natural resources, such as timber. Without sustainable management, forest exploitation can deplete these resources irreversibly.

Proposals to Address Deforestation

Given the importance of forests in global health and people's quality of life, it is crucial to take action to address deforestation in the United States. Below are some proposals to tackle this problem:

Promote Sustainable Forestry: Promoting sustainable forest management is essential to ensure that U.S. forests are not overexploited. This involves implementing responsible logging practices that allow for forest regeneration and biodiversity conservation.

Ecosystem Restoration: Investing in the restoration of degraded ecosystems can help reclaim areas that have been deforested in the past. This includes planting native trees and restoring natural habitats.

Protection of Sensitive Areas: Identifying and protecting ecologically valuable areas is crucial. Creating natural reserves and national parks contributes to the conservation of intact ecosystems and biodiversity preservation.

Education and Awareness: Public education about the importance of forests and the impacts of deforestation can encourage informed decision-making and citizen involvement in forest conservation.

Effective Policies and Regulations: Strengthening and enforcing laws and regulations related to tree felling is essential. This includes implementing measures to prevent illegal logging and ensure the sustainability of forest exploitation.

Economic Incentives: Providing economic incentives to businesses and landowners who adopt sustainable forestry practices can be an effective strategy to reduce deforestation.

Conclusion

Deforestation in the United States is a problem that requires ongoing attention and decisive action. Forest loss not only has local impacts but also affects the globe by contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss. To protect our natural resources and ensure a sustainable future, it is essential to effectively address this challenge through sustainable forest management, ecosystem restoration, and public awareness. Only through a comprehensive and collaborative approach can we preserve the valuable forests of the United States for future generations.

Thanks for reading!

-WildTrail team

#deforestation #forest #climate change #pollution #awareness #conciousness #education #nature blog #nature lover #nature #new post #text post #text #reading #read #natural resources #follow #txt post #txt #share #article #social issues #social

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Voyage to Cythera, Theo Angelopoulos (1984) :: [h/t Edward Smith]

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"When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money."

-Alanis Obomsawin

#Theo Angelopoulos #Edward Smith #voyage to Cythera #Alanis Obomsawin #quotes #climate change #climate emergency #wealth #natural resources

[supplyside]

Cleveland Cliffs iron ore taconite mine

#Cleveland Cliffs #taconite #iron ore #steel #mining #natural resources

[bouncinghedgehog]

#forest #natural resources #earth

[thesilicontribesman]

Neolithic Tools and Materials Photoset 2, Recreated Neolithic Roundhouses, Stonehenge Visitor Centre, nr. Salisbury, Wiltshire

#ice age #stone age #bronze age #copper age #iron age #neolithic #mesolithic #calcholithic #paleolithic #prehistoric #prehistory #tools #natural resources #natural #axes #flintknapping #archaeology #stonework #textiles #Stonehenge

[offscreendeath]

ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW TO LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT CONGO:

Congo Friends on Instagram

PappyOrion on TikTok & Instagram

#congo genocide #dr congo #fd signifier #cobalt #tesla #apple #africa #marvel #rwby #rwandan genocide #marvel comics #marvel cinematic universe #free congo #rwanda #natural resources #african politics #politics #news #world news #vibranium #elon musk #black panther #black panther movie #Youtube

[madamemarmot]

The object of capitalism's exploitation is not just the labor power of the periphery but also the environment of the entire Earth. Natural resources, energy, and food are all plundered from the Global South via unequal exchange with developed countries. Capitalism uses humans as tools for accumulating capital but can profit from the natural world by simply plundering its resources directly. This is one of this book's most fundamental assertions. Slow Down by Kohei Saito

#quotes #21st century #nonfiction #kohei saito #slow down #capitalism #plundering #global south #exploitation #environmental damage #capitalism is the enemy #comrades #natural resources #labour

[mapsontheweb]

Natural Gas and Oil fields in the Caspian Sea

#maps #natural resources #caspian sea