The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther

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Biodiversity is the key to life on Earth and reviving our damaged planet, says ecologist Thomas Crowther. Sharing the inside story of his headline-making research on reforestation, which led to the UN's viral Trillion Trees Campaign, Crowther introduces Restor: an expansive, informative platform built to enable anyone, anywhere to help restore the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems.
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[@lars_larsen]

"Stop the damage, and start the repair." This.

[@kittydebruin3616]

lars? we know each other from yerars ago?

[@rutvin8763]

Let's start with abolishing capitalism.

[@lars_larsen]

@@rutvin8763 funny how often that comes up in this context, but there is one little detail nobody seems to agree on.. What do we replace it with in order to achieve the goal we try to achieve by abolishing it?

[@rutvin8763]

@@lars_larsen egalitarianism

[@lars_larsen]

@@rutvin8763 Yeah that would be great but it isn't an economic system, its a doctrine. How do we invent an egalitarian economic system... that also happens to achieve the goal we want to abolish capitalism to achieve?

[@invox9490]

Because of the pandemic, we now have proof of just how much our "activity" damages the enviroment. Everyone that looked outside in April and May and smelled the air, watched the waters, and witnessed wildlife on our streets cannot deny anymore just how much impact we do on our planet. In the coming years I hope we will see (more) action done in the direction of Ecology, instead of the direction of Economy.

[@GnarDawgeh]

Never mind Bob A, well said.

[@ronwesilen4536]

@Bob A i dont find w uh a n in google. If you are refering to wuhan, then yes, it is man made because it is a city. I understand you mom let you unsipervised without youtube kids, so i will explain so you can understand. All cities are (wait for it) human made. if you are not refering to the city, you are just dumb

[@adhamhmacconchobhair7565]

I live in a small urban village in Ireland and in the first lockdown I could see the mountains like they were a walkable distance away, Every detail was visible. But now it's back to "normal" and the government are acting like we're not in a pandemic

[@clairewhite5789]

@@GnarDawgehOh look another world economic forum member promoting the 2030 agenda where they say you will own nothing and be happy wake up people!

[@yayme470]

Admitting mistakes is so difficult and so important, and it's essential to stop everything turning into an online shouting match. Drawing sensible conclusions from large data sets and inspiring the necessary action is definitely the way to go! 🌱

[@adrianacarreno1678]

It’s one thing to know the association between wildlife and a humans well being and actually experiencing it. I grew up in a part of FL where I was surrounded by wildlife, our family garden is wild. I really took for granted the sounds of the rain hitting the trees that surround our house and the birds chirping in the morning. When I left to study in NY... I found my self unable to sleep, feeling anxious, I had to set my Alexa up play those noises for me, but it really isn’t the same. Every time I visit home I can’t wait for the days it rained and the sound of the birds, and digging my hand in the soil to plant new fruits or other plants. I loved this video so much because I wish other people knew how important the string is to our life and everything around it... most importantly our wildlife ❤️

[@djayjp]

Think how sad it is that whole generations of humanity will grow up knowing nothing of what you speak and won't care for what they don't know.

[@Desimere]

I have never lived in a place without birdsong and i can't imagine living in an environment that is urbanized to that extent. I'd rather sacrifice the accessibility of products than the view from my window. Luckily I don't have to decide between my career and this.

[@adrianacarreno1678]

@@djayjp I know... it’s so scary to think about ☹️

[@fuxan]

They did not fill and build around the property in FL yet? It is a war zone down there. All of my favorite forests in the Tampa Bay area are now cookie cutter home subdivisions. I have not heard the whiporwill nor the bobwhite in 20 years.

[@omarayyash3275]

agreed.

[@captmants2093]

Ugh, really enjoyed this Ted Talk, Thomas Crowther you have a way of speaking! I love the emphasis of it's bigger than just companies/leaders getting involved it's EVERYBODY. Today is the day to do something! I love that message cause it's important. People always tell me "why difference does it make if I don't engage?" it makes all the difference. We got to change that mindset and move forward together for a better sustainable change.

[@captmants2093]

@John Smith okay John 👌

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

@John Smith Could you explain yourself better please, you seem to be suggesting the replanting biodiverse forests is a con. You also seem to suggest that the goal of net zero carbon emissions is not taking place. I will await your answer.

[@notmyname9625]

You should look into mossy earth. Not only is it just a very enjoyable channel if you like this kinda subject matter but its also one of the best places you could donate money for this type of cause.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Restoring biodiversity means assisting damaged or destroyed ecosystems. It usually involves bringing back lost species that are found naturally in the area. That is why it is important to identify what naturally lives in the area you want to restore.👍

[@whimsicalstray]

Yeah, no use in transplanting foreign species or worse (invasive species.)

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

Well said, most people ignore this basic truth.

[@bramvanduijn8086]

@@whimsicalstray If that functional group is completely extinct in your ecosystem you may have to choose between option A: importing foreign species with a risk of cascading system failures or other unintended effects and option B: having humans perform those roles. human predators? not a problem, hunt those deer. Human pollinators? uhmm...

[@clairewhite5789]

Oh look another world economic forum member promoting the 2030 agenda where they say you will own nothing and be happy wake up people!

[@someguy2135]

Everything he said about the importance of restoring not only trees, but a natural ecosystem that includes trees begs the question- "Why are we destroying these rich old growth forests?" For a hamburger? For the brief taste of other animal products? "While the wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest may constitute an “international crisis,” they are hardly an accident. The vast majority of the fires have been set by loggers and ranchers to clear land for cattle. The practice is on the rise, encouraged by Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s populist pro-business president, who is backed by the country’s so-called “beef caucus.” While this may be business as usual for Brazil’s beef farmers, the rest of the world is looking on in horror. So, for those wondering how they could help save the rainforest, known as “the planet’s lungs” for producing about 20% of the world’s oxygen, the answer may be simple. Eat less meat."- CNN Another reason they burn the Amazon is to grow soy. "More than three-quarters (77%) of global soy is fed to livestock for meat and dairy production. Most of the rest is used for biofuels, industry or vegetable oils. Just 7% of soy is used directly for human food products such as tofu, soy milk, edamame beans, and tempeh." -Our World in Data

[@sawilliams]

The one thing that the pandemic has exposed is how important Local activism is, take care of yourself and the “globe” will follow.

[@christossaroglou7158]

"Think globally, act locally"

[@greggary7217]

Truth

[@djayjp]

@@christossaroglou7158 Help globally too. Most ppl reading this live in an unusually well off country. There are so many others in far worse shape elsewhere in the world. They really need your help.

[@djayjp]

Sounds kind of selfish...?

[@christossaroglou7158]

​@@djayjp Acting globally is what the US is doing over the last 50 years or so and is not helping, is it? There is a fine line between helping by exporting goods/knowledge and acting on their behalf on their lands.

[@nadesapanickeranilkumar4109]

Every County needs a champion like him to protect our trees and forests!

[@riseblair1398]

Wow what a deep analysis about the echo restoration and it uses.This man extracted the fundamental ideas of restoration which would be useful to many as they have been trying to broadcast this idea through so many years

[@SmiteTVnet]

reducing emissions is also a miscommunication. most people think reducing emissions is the silver bullet to fixing ecosystems but fixing the ecosystems requires revitalizing our relationship with nature: land use changes, industrial production changes, consumption pattern changes, spiritual changes

[@tienk9202]

This content is very good. His accent and pronunciation is so cleary. This is good for listening practicing.

[@kunalkashyap863]

Meanwhile in Brazil: Jail Bolsonaro: CUT MORE OF THE AMAZON. Amazing video, and why does it only have 128,000 views.

[@joaquimbarbosa896]

From Portugal, it hurts me hear that. Our country isn't much better from that

[@dwaynejava]

The number of commercials in this video is shocking.

[@andrewmacdonald8711]

This video inspires me to want to start an ecological restoration project here at home in Canada. I wonder if there's a way to translate this thought into reality. Maybe I'll call the department of forestry.

[@0815michik]

Maybe info.ecosia.org/ could help you :)

[@catythatzall4now]

That’s the way to to do it :)

[@russellringland1399]

See if there is a local native plant society. Good luck.

[@mrinaltayal2044]

Till the time the health of nations is determined by Consumption/Production, i.e GDP, fundamental shift towards sustainable living will not be achieved. Let's move to a different model which takes into account the physical and mental welfare of human beings, value of forests, clean rivers, bio diversity.

[@idedimi]

Very excited by the possibility of maintaining and increasing biodiversity in our world. What a magnificent goal to move me forward.

[@tanakakokilovad1594]

Planting lots of trees by human population around the world will save many lives and save our planet earth 🌱🌳🌳🌍🌳🌳🌏🌳🌳🌎🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳planting trees 🌱🌳 . Save many lives🌱🌳🌳🌳 🌎🌍🌏🌳🌳🌱👍🌱🌳🌳🌳

[@markus.ivi22]

That was awesome 👏 regards from Poland 🇵🇱 We are restoring our land here

[@sodkisad.3734]

Hi Interesują mnie takie projekty na terenie Polski. Masz jakieś przykłady z którymi można się zaznajomić?

[@OlgaAnoshyna]

incredible initiative. wish you to have more partners!

[@VerenaSatriani]

To make change, first we need to start from ourselves. While we are trying, remember that you are the change..

[@michalinaweld2628]

Exactly! Let’s increase forestry in urban areas and reduce population! I guess s this is already being implemented thanks to leading global activists and charitable international an US organisations!

[@bnraopatil1425]

I'm also one of the nature lover and also botanist I Love your way of working and getting together all and I feel proud,i want also participate in this program to serve nature till I'm here tq very much

[@mikepcs7]

We need more people like you.. would love to unite in future..

[@rubylee4704]

I hope he knows that he and others who advocate, who speak so passionately about biodiversity know that they’re inspiring others like me across the globe to be more aware of the biodiversity loss. My name is Ruby Lee. I’m one of the dime-a-dozen students who study at GSIS. I am good at English and bad at Maths, even though my mom tries very hard to make me better. I am 12. I love the world. I love the people. I love life (not my life, but the life I see in everything else). And I fell in love the same way most fell asleep; slowly at first and then all at once.

[@rubylee4704]

It started with “I love Trees” and never really ended for me. I gained interests, grew, matured, lost friends, made some. My dog passed away. I adopted a poodle years after and I love him more than I love life.

[@SamHasPlans]

Come on, boys and girls, lets do this amazing thing! Thank you for this talk, Thomas and Ted! :)

[@obes8]

New Beginnings

[@supremesyb]

very revolutionary

[@anthonyuccello1458]

Wow! Absolutely amazing!

[@anarchowombat5309]

Interesting scientific approach. The science is quite clear. It is clear since the 1970s, so it is high time for our action (and in some areas in-action) if humanity and our fellow species want to stay on the surface of this beautiful planet long enough to change into a somewhat wiser species.

[@ahnaftahmidarnab6754]

Thank you, Thomas.

[@rhysmcgreal8786]

Helped replant 50 acres with a variety of calculated planting to do exactly what this guy is saying. 100% right

[@ugoc3300]

Seriously, we need to leave nature to itself and protect it. When we'll decide to vote 70% of the Earth as a protected zone, and get what we need from our share (30%), our survival we'll be assured. Every human made intervention, like restauration, is disruption of the evironnement. We can favorise it, but we must do as little as possible.

[@মানুষ-হ৯ঢ]

Really I love your speech, well balanced.

[@loic7867]

Wait the Countdown global launched on my birthday!

[@adityabagdi1178]

Happy bday

[@AK_Studioz]

HBD dude

[@inotaarto8719]

Grazing is a huge potential, feeding people and binding carbon. Forrest are cool and important but the fastest and easiest way to find carbon is through grazing and composting on a huge scale. Feed lots should be ended.

[@michalmichal9182]

Human consciousness has to be a priority on farms, otherwise it doesn't work...

[@martinking7611]

Planting monoculture forests is not the answer, re-wilding is

[@fathimasana5008]

Well done.

[@bcowcowbunny1883]

He’s right. Monoculture is as terrible as deforestation. Japanese lumber companies and municipalities to back up its business planted only cedar trees and ruined biodiversity in the area. Single type of trees in mountains are causing huge problems in Japanese forests. They cause no food for wildlife which increased human bear conflicts in rural area. Season pollen causing terrible allergy among millions of people, erosion due to weaker underground roots.

[@sproutingresilience4787]

This was beautiful

[@clairewhite5789]

Oh look another world economic forum member promoting the 2030 agenda where they say you will own nothing and be happy wake up people!

[@peter.knupffer]

Very well said!

[@peanutfilms8210]

Leave the machine learning and models alone and listen to the ancient wisdom of nature and the people still connected to her .

[@narendranadreddychintalapu2916]

Good job

[@blank.9301]

Let's use ecosia 👍🌱🌲🌱🌳🙂

[@texasryann]

I love it.. is any special attention being placed on fungi and their role in sustaining and restoring an optimal environment?

[@shramo]

where can use this tool, bro? how hard to link.

[@ranjanagosavi4735]

I googled for restor paltform and found nothing ! Can you help me find the site to I can check out the information there ?

[@sasachiminesh1204]

There are pitfalls to trying to get all information from a centralized source. Local botanists and amateur enthusiasts know best what should grow where. No database will capture the breadth of a local reservoir of knowledge that is contained in many individuals. it's the difference between mass-produced and hand-crafted. Restoration needs to happen on local level and draw on local expertise in a truly collective way - none of this picking an appointee, working from oligarchy. Indigenous knowledge is a major missing key also.

[@chickennugget6233]

This guy talks like a unicef commercial. Something about this feels off. The urgency of our environement absolutely, but this in particular, idk

[@russellringland1399]

I wonder if there is a place in this for FutureForestry.org?

[@Rivolir]

Lets start with USA and Europe restoring their original forest, that will be a positive miliestone and show that is not only a demand for third world countries.

Countries: Alright let’s start this plan Other Countries: After you

[@privatprivat7279]

hey being the first taking the first step is never easy! u feel the pressure yet? love from belgium

[@privatprivat7279]

@d s i agree.... amerika made it in a way all happen. lets hope there greed does not take the best of them when it plays out. because we still did it all together...dont also forget to thank the fear of nuclear bombs, keeping us safe for almost 80years.for the fear of total extinction, and kept big nations not clashing into eachother.and btw belgium is not going first.. europe is going first kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqbSlHlpes2MoLc (belgium is a part of europe btw in case u didnt know) love from belgium

[@privatprivat7279]

@d s wow u believe u are paying to keep us characters free? i want ur touths on that for sure. pls dont misunderstand me, all i am meaning to say is that its just our human evolution, and i dont blame amerika. i thank amerika! claiming that i am living a good life(wich i am not) because u are paying for it having a(less) better life is completely wrong. or i/we simply dont understand eachother.whatever diffrence between us, i will love u as a fellow human. and whatever ur thinking is. it the end it will not matter! love from belgium

[@srinuvasarao9185]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5h4h-p9CBiNU

[@privatprivat7279]

@d s dont get cold my friend.i dont mean to hurt u in anyway! and i will never claim i got the right awnsers on, what will happen,why it did,or how. the only thing i am sure of us is that, whatever happens we can get true evrything on a calm and human manner together. in the end it does not Really matter who to thank...(i believe) its just the next chapter in our human evolution... and we(me) do it for our children right?and if it is not(in 10 years or so) u can come back here and tell me i wasse wrong/crazy and stupid. evry human got there own touths on things, and that is fine! my only goal is we can hug eachother in the end(even if u dont like hugging) love from belgium

[@nigangte6984]

I love how PASSIONATE this man is in being an earth hero

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

"longing to understand" doesn't change corporations from raping the virgin forests.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

A supercomputer can not model the ecology of the Amazon rainforest. Mother Nature is way too complex. Supercomputers do not care about the future of life on Earth.

[@cinhacinha9154]

Bl

[@clairewhite5789]

Oh look another world economic forum member promoting the 2030 agenda where they say you will own nothing and be happy wake up people!

[@redtreemouse]

I like how the guy admits his communication errors. Rare these days.

[@maridelacroix1998]

For a world with more brilliant, competent, engaged, sensitive and reasonable people like you out there, Thomas Crowther! Count me in!

[@creatofy1267]

these dislikers are ALIENS who need CO2 for survival.

[@strlyx7877]

i would say we humans because we still want to destroy and dont listen, i m not one of them and im still trying to do what i can to do bether for mother earth

[@florescabin]

Hey! Don’t rope us aliens in with them! We are just watching what you’re doing (Also it is likely YT just evening out likes vs dislikes which has been a common frustration among users. It started when people massively disliked a YT Rewind video)

[@pgum123gonowplayread4]

Not exactly, it's more who thinks of doing that, and another thing, some of those places though a low percentage should continue to be the meadows they are since imagine what will happen to the herbs that don't grow in such a sun less area as in a forest.... Also, other thing, NO MONOCULTURE!!, plus etc

[@fuxan]

Growing native plants is one of the most important aspects to rebuilding our soil's seed banks to fight off the non-native invasive threat. The situation is beyond dire. I still plant seeds and propagate natives while removing non-natives. And people in general still seem blissfully unaware and they focus so much on the day to day and blaming and their distractions as they buy buy buy.

[@dinosouth7909]

I don't think you made a 'mistake in communication'. Only those wanting to continue the unsustainable exploitation of the natural environment took the idea that planting trees (any tree) would by itself solve the problems of climate change and habitat destruction. Your message is clear and inspiring.

[@fe6646]

It would be nice if he would give out resources for people to inform and b part of the effort on the KZbin but instead all I got was more promotion of the talking points.

[@joshuacallow9192]

I have been trying to explain this to people involved in tree planting movements. With no assurance that they have taken into account the biodiversity and need for 0 monoculture plantings. Thank you for this video.

[@sddlee4893]

I really like this Tedtalk! We should never forget that stop the damage is the REAL solution for climate change. Thanks Thomas to give a such great talk.

[@gracie99999]

not sure about the whole climate change narrative..it’s good to have dissuasion though? maybe it’s actually getting cooler? maybe ice melting though logical.. isn’t so simple and it’s cooling going towards small ice age? no one really knows..especially experts

[@someguy2135]

Everything he said about the importance of restoring not only trees, but a natural ecosystem that includes trees begs the question- "Why are we destroying these rich old growth forests?" For a hamburger? For the brief taste of other animal products? "While the wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest may constitute an “international crisis,” they are hardly an accident. The vast majority of the fires have been set by loggers and ranchers to clear land for cattle. The practice is on the rise, encouraged by Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s populist pro-business president, who is backed by the country’s so-called “beef caucus.” While this may be business as usual for Brazil’s beef farmers, the rest of the world is looking on in horror. So, for those wondering how they could help save the rainforest, known as “the planet’s lungs” for producing about 20% of the world’s oxygen, the answer may be simple. Eat less meat."- CNN Another reason they burn the Amazon is to grow soy. "More than three-quarters (77%) of global soy is fed to livestock for meat and dairy production. Most of the rest is used for biofuels, industry or vegetable oils. Just 7% of soy is used directly for human food products such as tofu, soy milk, edamame beans, and tempeh." -Our World in Data

[@someguy2135]

@@gracie99999 "A 2019 review of scientific papers found the consensus on the cause of climate change to be at 100%, and a 2021 study concluded that over 99% of scientific papers agree on the human cause of climate change."-Wikipedia "Yes, the vast majority of actively publishing climate scientists - 97 percent - agree that humans are causing global warming and climate change."-NASA

[@gracie99999]

@@someguy2135 well, presently we don’t know what’s from what..truth is false and up is down etc I agree with those that state we are moving towards a small ice age..not necessary to correlate melting to heating because it’s obviously not that simple. it’s not really about how many of these cats agree to this or that but scientific facts which some have moved away from.

[@adiiboi1805]

I have a idea what about goverment taking tree tax from the people and giving job to homeless for planting tree and taking care of it

[@srinuvasarao9185]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5h4h-p9CBiNU

[@Whos-That-Guy]

You'd be surprised by how many people wouldn't vote for a politician that wanted to implement a tree tax. Here in Aus we introduced a carbon tax, months later the next political party won on a promise to remove the carbon tax, which they did. That same party is still in power and refuses to implement a green energy plan for the county. They keep pushing coal and now Gas power stations. Apparently we need a mix of dirty and clean energy.. People think this is common sense, mean while our house burns....

[@PlushGrenade]

An RTS that gamifies this in the same way we Plague inc. plays kids could feel more passionately about the high level process this involves while creating grass roots camps that get kids out and planting.

[@srinuvasarao9185]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5h4h-p9CBiNU

[@countimbroglio]

Been pitching this to tech friends for a while. But they aren't in gaming. Too bad I majored in the arts and not coding!

[@PlushGrenade]

@@countimbroglio samezzz

[@bramvanduijn8086]

@@countimbroglio There's this game that simulates ecosystems and pollution: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4uzpWR9jtaJepY

[@jonathanbruney6515]

Despite the economic crisis,now is still the best time to start up an investment

[@pinn820]

Yeah,investing now should be at the top list of every wise one,in few months to come you'll be happy with the decision you made today

[@pnned.investfutures.1316]

Exactly,but what's actually there to invest in?

[@jamietree6446]

Buy Theta Ethereum and Bitcoin 💯

[@pnned1775]

They're really profitable right now

[@pnned7115]

I actually see crypto currency taking over the financial world! It's making waves

[@chucktaylor4958]

Grasslands and oceans store carbon and require restoration, as well as forests. Earth first, Mars second.

[@Jane_lotus]

Yeah but do we have enough time? Probably not! What if they are just greenwashing all of this like Brazil. Most big companies are greenwashing their products. WE NEED PROOF IF YOU ARE TRULY GOING TO DO THIS

[@NinaS-ql1bi]

I like what I hear, albeit 3yrs after it was published. I am an ecologist w/restoration experience. How can I engage and enable this movement further. I would love to know.

[@mikedelferro]

Great documentary, fantastic channel!, Ted has influenced my life and my music.

[@privatprivat7279]

help TED to spread it more. not only influencing ur life and music, but the human next to u aswell.lets break the circle of the same thinking and believing people, and make an efford to spread it beyond that! love from belgium

[@1australianbeacon]

You obviously carnt think for yourself...www.bitchute.com/video/lqAnuzMMhjZD/

[@privatprivat7279]

@@1australianbeacon so its better to be negative, panic? or what do u suggest? u just know something... but u dont have solutions... wow clap clap ur superior...(kinda sad u wanne make others feel bad because u know a little bit more then others so u can feel better...)but i love the song thow :D well made!(and pls play the game! better for EVRYONE)and give my comments a thumbs up will ya ;) (from Help TED 5 hours ago be supportive think like ur dealing with ur grandmother or something. Love from belgium!

[@privatprivat7279]

@Shane d well sorry for english not being my native language... atleast i am not spreading negativity,panic, and calling people morons.why u need to go in against the stream and c'ant u be supportive for udders?this is tough times.... dont make it tougher....

[@privatprivat7279]

@Shane d because the truth will panic evryone those that are living like barbies...u are ready... i am ready... the people arround me ARE NOT READY. in my country when the (pandemic) broke out the supermarkets were empty for weeks....and that wasse after like 20% panict.whatever transition is coming needs to come as slowly and calmpy as possible... and if a real believe for climate change UNITE us as a global specie i GLADLY take it.because i love all humans! sorry but ur comments like...You are a glass eyed sheepl! is not helping US......

[@tomclarke4978]

Even if 0.9 billion hectares is re-forested it would take 20 years to absorb 30% of the excess carbon in the atmosphere (about 500 billion tons), in those 20 years we will have produced another 700 billion tons or so. Even if we did this (which we’re not) we’d be fighting a losing battle.

[@tube2211ification]

Is there any way people can get involved with RESTORE?

[@edlsantosmz]

www.restor.eco/

[@thespanishcatfromthemiddle2636]

@@edlsantosmz Thanks for the link but on the site itself there's nothing to click on to be able to use it other than planning a tree restoration project

[@narsmann]

It will launch in 2021. Here you can find more information. www.crowtherlab.com/restoration/

[@GuitarZombie]

Don't need machine learning or to scream "climate change" to tell you to replant trees

[@narsmann]

But it can help to plant the right trees in the right place.

[@srinuvasarao9185]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5h4h-p9CBiNU

[@catythatzall4now]

This is monumental! AI being used to help us restore what we have damaged in our mistakes -

[@ProgressiveMastermind]

What a wonderful presentation, specifically for me a batur loving Biochenistry Scientist and now Quality Assurance Manger. Learning and improving from mistakes and aspects we could not think of in first place is so fundamental. Thanlk you!

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

An amazing talk, I have been preaching the same truth for decades, but as I no longer work in academia many of my words fall on silent ears. I spent years studying the relationship between fungal ecosystems and forests, especially where invasive non-native trees have taken hold. The damage to the soil from invasive species is immense, I spent 13 months in Florida looking at an invasive tree species, my research indicated the reason I had become invasive was because it’s leaves deposited a chemical in the soil which inhibited the growth of the mycorrhizal fungi of the native species. Biodiversity is the number one key to helping restore this planet, monoculture and trees for lumber are not the solution. A forest can take 40 years just to achieve carbon neutrality. Trees for lumber do not live long enough to fix carbon and so cause more damage than good. Anyway that’s my rant over, as a fellow mycologist I hear you and will look into the RESTOR project. Everyone should look to see if their is something they can do either locally or by providing accurate information. Once again, great speech.

[@zieo5864]

Climate action largely involves abstaining from paying for meat to eat. Not only meat but all animal products. Even Attenborough advocates a plant based diet. Be vegan🌱💚

[@jacobawojtowicz]

None of this is true but okay

[@gamewhipess]

@@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood that's not true, there's sustainable approaches to both but fruits/ vegetables can easily be grown without any bad impact as long as it's not a monoculture. Check out the Ted talk on permaculture food forests.

[@JohnQPublic11]

Soylent Green is the best option.

[@gamewhipess]

@@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood not only is that not true, it's intellectually lazy

[@zieo5864]

@@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood hey bro, it’s impressive you have that kind of dedication to eat just meat; it means you are actually interested in health and longevity which we can relate on. Clearly we disagree on what to eat to increase these things so if you could send me information (articles/peer-reviewed literature/documentaries/books etc.) that substantiate claims that eating a carnivorous diet is beneficial long term for health I would be genuinely interested to read. Here’s what I’ve come across during my 3 years being and living vegan in relation to health and longevity: Veganism and less heart disease - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4073139/ Vegan 63% less hypertension - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4144107/ 22 week vegan diabetes trial - www.pcrm.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/health/diabetes/Diabetes-Care.pdf 14 week obesity weight loss vegan trial - www.pcrm.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/health/medstudents/The%20effects%20of%20a%20low-fat%20plant-based%20dietary%20intervention%20on%20body%20weight%20metabolism%20and%20insulin%20sensitivity%20.pdf 22 weeks workplace vegan trial measuring productivity and energy levels - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20389060/ If you could take a look at these studies and read them objectively you may be more convinced of the empirical appeal to veganism. With regard to the environmental impact of animal products I’ve also come across quite a lot that suggests that buying meat and other animal derived products significantly increases your carbon footprints while compared to eating plant derived food and of course this makes sense because animals need to eat plants to grow, meaning most plants grown are fed to animals (1/2 of worlds grain fed to animals www.fao.org/3/v8180t/v8180t07.htm). Large scale animal factory farms are also responsible for the environmental degradation of large areas of forestry all over the world consequently resulting in a significant decrease in bio-diversity and eradication of a variety of endangered species. Here are some references to support these claims and more: The United Nations recent report on climate action urging people to adopt a vegan diet - www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2019/08/2f.-Chapter-5_FINAL.pdf found through www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet USDA Land use - www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=44630 Snippet from Cowspiracy detailing the amazon and it’s decline both in terms of stripping trees to create space for factory farming and bio-diversity kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4qnaJ6Nd9p9qNU FAO Beef emissions - www.fao.org/3/i3461e/i3461e03.pdf If you are going to take a look at any of these sources, please take a look at this one. The Co producer of the documentary Cowspiracy Dr. Saliesh Rao wrote a white paper on climate change. Check it www.climatehealers.org/animal-agriculture-position-paper While I believe being vegan has these effects on both health and the environment, people must know that Veganism inherently stands up for the rights of animals and stands against the acts of cruelty and injustice animals face in today’s world. The movement is about peace, love and compassion for all beings. Have a nice day bro, and I mean that💯💯💯 because while we may disagree and hold different opinions, that doesn’t mean we need to be unfriendly towards one another.

[@yinyinsu4002]

An excellent talk inspiring us to take action!

[@srinuvasarao9185]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5h4h-p9CBiNU

[@FaridaStanbullu]

⚠️ On October 17, 2020, at 01:00 AM midnight, Ganja, the second largest city of Azerbaijan that is fully far away from the battlefield was shelled by missiles by the aggressor. As the result of missiles hit, the civil residential buildings fully destroyed and the residents remained under rubble. The relevant forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were quickly involved in the area. Up to now, more than 52 injured people and 13 corpses were removed from under the ruins. #openyoureyes #stoparmeniaterror #prayforGanja

[@MrAykut23]

Trees are such miracles

[@rionsuaibsalman]

Thank Prof. Thomas Crowther. Your idea is very impressive and I believe if all countries follow your method we can have good approach for battle the climate change.😀😀

[@CrowtherLab]

For everyone interested: Restor will be coming 2021 - until then, take a first look and/or connect at www.restor.eco Thank you too for all the positive and supportive feedback, it is much appreciated and very motivating for all of us of the restoration community working on Restor! 😊 - Crowther Lab

[@leonstenutz6003]

Biodiversity; Life; Ecology; Ecosystems; Natural, Social, & Digital Ecosystems; Restor; Thomas Crowther

[@amikshajain4173]

Absolutely speechless. This is the right use of technology in all terms possible!

[@arloc_official]

sounds really promising, it gives me hope :)

[@muji_kngr]

Huge respect to you and your team 🖤🖤

[@walidtounieh7530]

Uz, all of Uz

[@morkowkin]

Ведьмі цудоўная відыё, прыемна даведацца аб гэтай ініцыятыве. Абавязкова штосьці зраблю для RESTORE

[@AlbaGamerGz]

Incredible work as a student conservationist this brings so much hype for the job and as a human being this gives me so much hope

[@panpnahong3417]

I am a landscape architect who works heavily on greenway projects and has always been concerned about ecological diversity

[@ankitadas1333]

We need more tree in USA and EU than any other places....epic if you understand it.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

I love "obsessed" - commitment is what it is about!

[@anvelopes]

Use the iNaturalist app to learn about your local species. Spread native seeds to bring back the insects, then the birds and reptiles. Watch Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't

[@CandyLemon36]

This material is exceptional. I read a book with related content that changed my life. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[@EveLord-hx1me]

Years of talks for action like this and still forests are being cut down for farming..... Action made a difference not poetic sad speeches like this... The only guaranteed way to save the earth... 1. Reduce the human population by introducing strict 1 child birth control regardless of wealth, status and political position. 2. Force trade restrictions / sanctions on countries that legally politically backed de-forestation for farming, Mass slaughtering whales, Over-fishing, Poaching wildlife, etc. Look at Amazon , Africa, Faroe Islands . 3. Police the wildlife against all forms of poaching, even banning profiteering from selling licences and Trophy hunting endangered species. Death penalty for poaching. 4. Ban ALL PRODUCTS that use animal parts that derive from poaching. 5. Ban wildlife trade by locking down trade with such communities.

[@someguy2135]

Everything he said about the importance of restoring not only trees, but a natural ecosystem that includes trees begs the question- "Why are we destroying these rich old growth forests?" For a hamburger? For the brief taste of other animal products? "While the wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest may constitute an “international crisis,” they are hardly an accident. The vast majority of the fires have been set by loggers and ranchers to clear land for cattle. The practice is on the rise, encouraged by Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s populist pro-business president, who is backed by the country’s so-called “beef caucus.” While this may be business as usual for Brazil’s beef farmers, the rest of the world is looking on in horror. So, for those wondering how they could help save the rainforest, known as “the planet’s lungs” for producing about 20% of the world’s oxygen, the answer may be simple. Eat less meat."- CNN Another reason they burn the Amazon is to grow soy. "More than three-quarters (77%) of global soy is fed to livestock for meat and dairy production. Most of the rest is used for biofuels, industry or vegetable oils. Just 7% of soy is used directly for human food products such as tofu, soy milk, edamame beans, and tempeh." -Our World in Data

[@bdlfontaine3240]

"You are going to have to cool the planet. It will change everything that humanity is doing right now. You will have to replant the forests and restore the soils and cleanse the rivers. People will have to live very simply, for all the wealth of the world will be spent on this." "There are a thousand solutions that will be needed, and you only have a few. You will have to find the others, and it will take great human effort and collaboration to make this possible." 'The Global Emergency' - *NewMessage org*

[@HAZMOLZ]

You can always count on mainstream media completely misrepresenting a well meaning movement.

[@john1boggity56]

I'm sharing this with my enviro science students in Australia. Absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@ytshorts462]

Super good

[@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y]

Corps cozying up to reap the Trillion $ Carbon credits trading. Locals won’t see a cent of this trading.

[@zacharybrown-silverstein5575]

Why do this months before restor is actually a functioning website? Dishonest....?

[@operabruin]

Wow! What a magnificent advancement for the restoration movements all over the Earth!