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Citation
Thomas PW (2022) How a humble mushroom could save forests and fight climate change. The Conversation. 31.01.2022.
Abstract
First paragraph: The conversion of forests to agricultural land is happening at a mind-boggling speed. Between 2015 and 2020, the rate of deforestation was estimated at around 10 million hectares every year.
Compared to 2012, the UN¡¯s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is predicting a massive increase in agricultural demand of 50% by 2050. In South America, around 71% of rainforest has been replaced by pasture and a further 14% has been lost to the production of animal feed. One of the key successes of COP26 was a pledge from world leaders to end deforestation by 2030.
Keywords
Agriculture; climate change; biodiversity; carbon; greenhouse gases; deforestation; trees; fungi; forestry; food production; carbon sinks; mushrooms
Notes
https://theconversation.com/how-a-humble-mushroom-could-save-forests-and-fight-climate-change-175951
Status | Published |
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Publication date | 31/01/2022 |
Publication date online | 31/01/2022 |
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Publisher | The Conversation Trust |
Place of publication | London |