Archive for the 'Rainforest in the Classroom' Category
posted by Brant in Global Finance, Old Growth, RAN General, Rainforest Agribusiness, Rainforest in the Classroom on April 22nd, 2008
When you work for a group like RAN, you get lots of questions about deforestation. Here’s a recent Q&A. “Statistics lie” you say? Commentary on our conclusions are welcome encouraged!
Where can I get hard facts on global deforestation?
The UN FAO State of the World’s Forests 2007 gives the most current comprehensive world view, [...]
posted by Levana in Rainforest in the Classroom on September 6th, 2007
Brrrrrrrrrrringggg! Oh, the dreaded and loved sound of the school bell, reminding us of all the upcoming exams, homework, prep, grades… and taking action to stop climate change. But how you ask? Check out RYSEup.org to get the RYSE (RAN Youth Sustaining the Earth) toolkit, plus all kinds of new RAN global warming lesson plans [...]
posted by Branden in Freedom from Oil, Old Growth, RAN General, Rainforest in the Classroom on May 16th, 2007
OK - we know that forests trap carbon which helps reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. We know that planting trees and restoring forests increases the depth of this carbon trap. We know that transportation and power generation are great emitters of greenhouse gases. But have a look at this article from [...]
posted by Luke in RAN General, Rainforest in the Classroom on April 13th, 2007
The science news site PhysOrg is reporting on a recent Berkeley paper on photosynthesis. Apparently, plants use quantum effects to quickly convert sunlight into chemical energy. The speed of the process is what allows for their near 100% efficiency.
The science of the effect is a bit beyond me, but the message is clear: the natural [...]
posted by Japhet in RAN General, Rainforest in the Classroom on March 16th, 2007
Right now our supporters on the ground are telling us that we have over 100 people occupying the WV Governor’s office protesting the 2nd coal silo that was approved to be built a mere 300 feet from Marsh Fork Elementary school in West Virginia.
It includes an 87 year old woman who is celebrating her [...]
posted by Brant in Old Growth, RAN General, Rainforest in the Classroom on March 2nd, 2007
Rabble-rousers at OSU continue to put the heat on school officials (and their mascott) to adopt a Smart Paper Policy.
Outside of Ohio State University President, Karen Free The Planet at OSU is dedicated to getting the Ohio State University out of the business of destroying forests. As momentum for their campaign continues to grow, things [...]
posted by Tracy in Rainforest in the Classroom on July 13th, 2005
Once again the Canadian editions of Harry Potter have cast a magic spell for forests around the world by being printed on Ancient Forest Friendly paper. The Canadian edition of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled, processed chlorine free paper. The Canadian and German editions are the only versions of Harry Potter to be printed on Ancient Forest Friendly paper internationally – other countries have started to improve their papers also – including the UK, Italy and Israel.
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