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Food, forests, and meat diet curb climate change says UN report
Nancy Berg of Holland cites United Nations findings linking land use and agriculture to climate change. The UN report urges no till farming, forest management, plant based diets, and reduced food waste to cut emissions, noting one tree can sequester a ton of carbon by 40 years.
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Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change
Hope Is a Way of Life for Climate Action
Matthew Doty argues hope fuels climate activism, urging personal choices like plant based eating and biking to cut emissions. He highlights Sept 20 Global Climate Strike at Rosa Parks Circle Grand Rapids with numerous events across West Michigan, stressing collective action starts with individual decisions.
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Mattis Warns Of Climate Change's Global Military Risks
The defense secretary urged forces to confront climate effects on security, citing Pentagon studies and veteran leaders. Navy disbanded its Climate Change Task Force after Trump policies shifted away from Obama era planning.
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Jim Mattis
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