Yes, Balsonaro is selling (out) all the timber to companies and the Amish who instantly clear all of the timber and sell it and plant soybeans. I mean every last tree.
For the first few years the cleared land produces, then, it stops raining because no tree ecosystem to support the sky.
Yes, Balsonaro is selling (out) all the timber to companies and the Amish who instantly clear all of the timber and sell it and plant soybeans. I mean every last tree.
For the first few years the cleared land produces, then, it stops raining because no tree ecosystem to support the sky.
So, those entities cut some more trees down and keep moving....clearing ever more forest.
Nobody is thinking about what happens when all of those forests are gone and nothing is producing oxygen into this closed atmospheric system ...... while we simultaneously continue to operate billions of cars pumping CO/CO2 into the air, coal fired power plants, (pumping same) natural gas fired power plants (pumping same) into that same closed atmosopheric system.
NOT to mention the 7.8 Billion PEOPLE who breath in O2 all day and breath out CO/CO2.
It could be really ugly in 100 years. Reminds me of a Twighlight Zone episode I saw as a kid where all of the oxygen had gone away (no cause was given). People starting to gasp......
But, hey, if we DON'T LOOK UP then it will all be OK, correct?
almost nobody anyway. It worries me.
We are headed toward the simple situation of someone walking out to their garage, closing the doors and windows, and cranking their car and waiting.
First, thank you for the link. I think (I hope this is right) that you are highlighting the fact that indiginous people populate the Brazilian forest and are the first line of defence against its clearing......and.....they might succeed. Correct?
If so, I am glad you are optimistic and I hope optimism is warranted.
However, a LOT of forest has been cleared and a LOT of indigenous people have lost their land already. Some groups have disappeared. They have very little power and very many enemies of trees who are very well funded.
I am not sure how to help them, but, I will find a link and donate hoping it is a legit link that you sent.
It is hard to fight big money Kathleen. Just look at our own Appalachian mountain range totally ruined by mountain top strip mining. Right here.
I hear you Mike - all to clearly - and honestly, I don't have much faith or confidence in anything ... except that life goes on - however fragile, delicate, and easily destroyed ..., life is resilient ... whether it is by the earth, or heaven and earth combined - the equation of energy and matter guided by clear intent and empowered dream - life goes on ....
And it's not just the indigenous people of the Brazilian forest - it is earth, and the forest itself - and all the elements combined - along with people from all over the earth who are working together to reimagine what life on this garden planet can be ... and the young - who always see more clearly and are open to change.
I am too well aware of the horrific loss of life - full spectrum - currently reading the book by Roxanne Dunbar-Oritz, "An Indigenous Peoples' History Of The United States" that states the truth of it in no uncertain terms ... the "blood sacrifice" of European immigrants justifying their claim to land as property does not come close to the loss of innocent life and blood of indigenous people, flora and fauna - the wholesale desecration of the sacred body of life laid waste in the quest for "freedom, wealth and progress" of "modern man."
What does give me hope is the fact that after so much loss, right here on this continent, indigenous people have survived - and are standing ever stronger today - cultural integrity intact ... they have the knowledge, skill and history of caring for the earth - for life itself - of managing the forests, of returning life to the land - along with people who study and practice permaculture - who see past the superficial, cosmetic materialism of modern times ...:
*******
We Can Do This Podcast: Healing Through Gardening with Dr. Vandana Shiva
I even see those who are invested in fossil fuels, oil pipelines and all the gawd-awful destructive, deadly industries are driven by a (poorly informed) vision of creating a more perfect world - a world of peace and order - believe it or not ... only, their dream is delusional ... and their methods will ultimately destroy them ... only, life will go on ....
What it will look like - what it will be - is being determined today - by the vision we enact - which is why people like you matter so much - clearly aware of the shortcomings - bold enough to speak the truth - sensitive enough to share it in a way that invites people so afraid of change to look up from patented illusions and maybe - just maybe open minds and hearts to a deeper truth - rooted in life and love - rather than fear based hatred and death dealing ways.
At least, that is how it looks to me.
... well, that said, I have to go for now - need a bit of sleep, and on with the day ... wishing well, ka
James, good post.
Yes, Balsonaro is selling (out) all the timber to companies and the Amish who instantly clear all of the timber and sell it and plant soybeans. I mean every last tree.
For the first few years the cleared land produces, then, it stops raining because no tree ecosystem to support the sky.
So, those entities cut some more trees down and keep moving....clearing ever more forest.
Nobody is thinking about what happens when all of those forests are gone and nothing is producing oxygen into this closed atmospheric system ...... while we simultaneously continue to operate billions of cars pumping CO/CO2 into the air, coal fired power plants, (pumping same) natural gas fired power plants (pumping same) into that same closed atmosopheric system.
NOT to mention the 7.8 Billion PEOPLE who breath in O2 all day and breath out CO/CO2.
It could be really ugly in 100 years. Reminds me of a Twighlight Zone episode I saw as a kid where all of the oxygen had gone away (no cause was given). People starting to gasp......
But, hey, if we DON'T LOOK UP then it will all be OK, correct?
almost nobody anyway. It worries me.
We are headed toward the simple situation of someone walking out to their garage, closing the doors and windows, and cranking their car and waiting.
What could go wrong??
Hi Mike ... this could go right - very, very right ...:
NDN COLLECTIVE - Our Dynamic Resistance: Past, Present, Future
https://ndncollective.org/newsletters/august-2022-newsletter/
Kathleen,
First, thank you for the link. I think (I hope this is right) that you are highlighting the fact that indiginous people populate the Brazilian forest and are the first line of defence against its clearing......and.....they might succeed. Correct?
If so, I am glad you are optimistic and I hope optimism is warranted.
However, a LOT of forest has been cleared and a LOT of indigenous people have lost their land already. Some groups have disappeared. They have very little power and very many enemies of trees who are very well funded.
I am not sure how to help them, but, I will find a link and donate hoping it is a legit link that you sent.
It is hard to fight big money Kathleen. Just look at our own Appalachian mountain range totally ruined by mountain top strip mining. Right here.
I hear you Mike - all to clearly - and honestly, I don't have much faith or confidence in anything ... except that life goes on - however fragile, delicate, and easily destroyed ..., life is resilient ... whether it is by the earth, or heaven and earth combined - the equation of energy and matter guided by clear intent and empowered dream - life goes on ....
And it's not just the indigenous people of the Brazilian forest - it is earth, and the forest itself - and all the elements combined - along with people from all over the earth who are working together to reimagine what life on this garden planet can be ... and the young - who always see more clearly and are open to change.
I am too well aware of the horrific loss of life - full spectrum - currently reading the book by Roxanne Dunbar-Oritz, "An Indigenous Peoples' History Of The United States" that states the truth of it in no uncertain terms ... the "blood sacrifice" of European immigrants justifying their claim to land as property does not come close to the loss of innocent life and blood of indigenous people, flora and fauna - the wholesale desecration of the sacred body of life laid waste in the quest for "freedom, wealth and progress" of "modern man."
What does give me hope is the fact that after so much loss, right here on this continent, indigenous people have survived - and are standing ever stronger today - cultural integrity intact ... they have the knowledge, skill and history of caring for the earth - for life itself - of managing the forests, of returning life to the land - along with people who study and practice permaculture - who see past the superficial, cosmetic materialism of modern times ...:
*******
We Can Do This Podcast: Healing Through Gardening with Dr. Vandana Shiva
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ivRZqiJ0Zbc&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D
*******
PAUL HAWKEN - REGENERATION
https://regeneration.org
*******
DR. ZACH BUSH - FARMER'S FOOTPRINT
https://farmersfootprint.us
*******
FANTASTIC FUNGI GLOBAL SUMMIT
Voices From The Underground
https://fungiglobalsummit.com
*******
I even see those who are invested in fossil fuels, oil pipelines and all the gawd-awful destructive, deadly industries are driven by a (poorly informed) vision of creating a more perfect world - a world of peace and order - believe it or not ... only, their dream is delusional ... and their methods will ultimately destroy them ... only, life will go on ....
What it will look like - what it will be - is being determined today - by the vision we enact - which is why people like you matter so much - clearly aware of the shortcomings - bold enough to speak the truth - sensitive enough to share it in a way that invites people so afraid of change to look up from patented illusions and maybe - just maybe open minds and hearts to a deeper truth - rooted in life and love - rather than fear based hatred and death dealing ways.
At least, that is how it looks to me.
... well, that said, I have to go for now - need a bit of sleep, and on with the day ... wishing well, ka
https://tahomahome.weebly.com/prayer-for-america.html
This looks like a good resource:
https://www.wilderness.org/take-action
Kathleen. I have to re read your posts by appreciate your written depth and the links.
Thank you.
Sure thing Mike - I am happy and great-full to be able to converse ....
This too:
Visions for the Future: Voting, Organizing & Building Indigenous Power @Illuminative @NDNCollective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg91FURcUwE
You said it best
Thanks Jerry.
I just said it in a way that makes it clear what will happen.
I use this analogy with my Republican friends who think that the atmosphere is infinite and infinitely full of oxygen.
it is not. It is a tiny garage in the Universe of Space.