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WOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE WIN! Trees have “tree-mendous” abilities to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2). In fact, many climate change experts claim nothing can top the natural carbon sequestration systems of forests. In a nutshell, trees—via photosynthesis—extract carbon dioxide out of the air, bind it up in sugar, and release oxygen. As storage champions, trees hold onto the carbon until they die. If a tree is left to die in the forest, as it decays it slowly releases carbon back into the atmosphere. Alternatively, if a tree is harvested and transformed into a wood product, it will store carbon dioxide for the life of the product. According to Penn State Extension, if a tree is harvested and made into a long-lived wood product, the carbon stored in the wood product is often preserved for a longer time than if it were left to decompose in the forest. Hence, when you buy wood products, you are making an environmentally sound purchase! #FunFactFriday #RealAmericanHardwood #paworkingforestswork #ForestProud

Trees aren’t the carbon sink. The forest is. A common objection to tree planting as a carbon capture solution is that the carbon storage is only temporary: supposedly, when trees die, they release their carbon back into the atmosphere. And if it’s temporary, why do it? First, trees don’t release all of their carbon back into the atmosphere. A large portion cycles into the soil as the tree decomposes. The decomposing tree also feeds the soil, making way for other understory growth and eventually an entire food chain. It is the whole system — not just the anchor trees — that is the carbon sink. So while trees alone don’t necessarily offer a durable carbon drawdown solution, forests do. Read more from Yishan Wong: https://lnkd.in/deQwCFqv

Humans are pumping so much water from the ground that the Earth's tilt is changing. Groundwater extraction, driven by our growing agricultural and urban needs, has reached levels that are changing Earth's mass distribution. This, in turn, is changing the planet's tilt and rotation. Many don't realize that groundwater accounts for a significant portion of our water usage, and its depletion isn't just a local issue - it's global. The mass movement of water from aquifers to surface and atmospheric levels is enough to shift the Earth's axis. This issue is due to our unsustainable water management practices. At BIOTONOMY, we recognize the urgency of addressing these practices. By implementing water recycling systems, we can reduce our reliance on groundwater and mitigate its depletion. Nature Based Solutions offer a promising path forward, but the key lies in awareness and action. Will you join us in raising awareness and advocating for sustainable water management? Together, we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for a more resilient future. Let's start with our own networks and communities - because every drop, and every voice, counts. #biotonomy #Water #Earth

Humans are pumping so much water from the ground that the Earth's tilt is changing. We often take for granted the water beneath our feet, but our actions are having profound impacts on a planetary scale. Groundwater extraction, driven by our growing agricultural and urban needs, has reached levels that are changing Earth's mass distribution. This, in turn, is changing the planet's tilt and rotation. Many don't realize that groundwater accounts for a significant portion of our water usage, and its depletion isn't just a local issue - it's global. The mass movement of water from aquifers to surface and atmospheric levels is enough to shift the Earth's axis. This issue is due to our unsustainable water management practices. At BIOTONOMY, we recognize the urgency of addressing these practices. By implementing water recycling systems, we can reduce our reliance on groundwater and mitigate its depletion. Nature Based Solutions offer a promising path forward, but the key lies in awareness and action. Will you join us in raising awareness and advocating for sustainable water management? Together, we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for a more resilient future. Let's start with our own networks and communities - because every drop, and every voice, counts. #biotonomy #Water #Earth

Statistics estimate that, for every 100 bags of charcoal on a truck, 90 bags have been left behind in the forest as waste As we celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay, robust measures have to be developed and implemented to protect mother Earth from any form of suffocation 🌍 Our Land. Our future We are #GenerationRestoration

Humans are pumping so much water from the ground that the Earth's tilt is changing. We often take for granted the water beneath our feet, but our actions are having profound impacts on a planetary scale. Groundwater extraction, driven by our growing agricultural and urban needs, has reached levels that are changing Earth's mass distribution. This, in turn, is changing the planet's tilt and rotation. Many don't realize that groundwater accounts for a significant portion of our water usage, and its depletion isn't just a local issue - it's global. The mass movement of water from aquifers to surface and atmospheric levels is enough to shift the Earth's axis. This issue is due to our unsustainable water management practices. At BIOTONOMY, we recognize the urgency of addressing these practices. By implementing water recycling systems, we can reduce our reliance on groundwater and mitigate its depletion. Nature Based Solutions offer a promising path forward, but the key lies in awareness and action. Will you join us in raising awareness and advocating for sustainable water management? Together, we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for a more resilient future. Let's start with our own networks and communities - because every drop, and every voice, counts. #biotonomy #Water #Earth #rainwater

Whether its logs & debris blocking our spill gates, ice in front of an intake or water stacked against a trash rack, we always need a solution. Floating trash, gunny bags, dead animals, ice, logs, and other debris have serious consequences for owners of dams and power plants. This is idea proven solutions no matter the location or severity of the problem. A study shows that It is estimated that 1.25 to2.50 million tons of plastic are entering the ocean each year from rivers. More than half of this plastic is less dense than the water, meaning that it will not sink once it encounters the sea.

Rivers are a crucial source of fresh drinking water. They foster life and enrich the urban ecosystem that surrounds us. Freshwater ecosystems, such as rivers, not only harbor the greatest biological diversity on Earth but are also, unfortunately, the most affected by our human activities. 🏭 Today, these freshwater ecosystems are among the most degraded in the world due to overbuilding, encroachments, and the dumping of industrial wastewater into rivers. 🚯 Globally, more than two million tons of sewage and industrial or agricultural waste are discharged into water every day. Most of the world's rivers are polluted daily, affecting communities that depend on them in various ways for their survival. On the International Day of Action for Rivers, it is important to raise awareness about the value and importance of rivers. It also brings together people from around the world to discuss conserving rivers through better management of industrial waste and how to tackle #pollution. www.iono2x.com 🏞 💚 #greentechnology #environmentallyfriendly #energyefficient #innovation #reliabletechnology

💡 Did you know? The difference between water consumption and water usage is crucial for sustainable management. 🌍 When we talk about water consumption, it means the water ultimately evaporates or is incorporated into products and becomes unavailable for further reuse. In contrast, water usage may alter the properties of water, but the quantity remains the same. 💧 In many parts of the Danube River Basin, competiton for water resources is a serious issue. The #ICPDR is dedicated to managing these resources sustainably, ensuring a balance between various uses and the river’s natural flow. 👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/8l23FDs #KeeperoftheDanube #WednesdayWisdom

Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly desirable in domestic applications, as homeowners search for ways to become more environmentally friendly and reduce their reliance on the mains water system. This is especially the case as more households switch to water meters, where they pay for every litre of mains water they use. You can learn more online at https://lnkd.in/eizQg7b5 #SoMarshMore #buildersmerchant #watertreatmentsolutions