On AlterNet: trees

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "trees"

Texas Drought of 2011 Killed Millions of Urban Trees

Environment News ServiceFebruary 26, 2012.

The trees that line streets, shade homes and grow in local parks are all considered to be part of the urban forest.

The Dark Side of Reforestation Programs: Planting 7,000 Trees a Day in Brutal Conditions

Brittany Shoot, AlterNet. December 18, 2011.

"78 Days," a compelling documentary by Canadian filmmaker and former tree planter Jason Nardella, reveals the dark side of reforestation labor.

How God-TV Convinced Its Evangelical Followers to Plant Half a Million Trees in the Middle of Israel's Desert

Jonathan Cook, AlterNet. December 28, 2010.

Chrsitian group accused of plotting to evict Bedouin tribes to make way for Jewish-only communities.

Global Warming Makes Trees Grow at Fastest Rate for 200 Years

Steve Connor, Independent UK. February 3, 2010.

The trees appear to have accelerated growth rates due to longer growing seasons and higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Burn a Tree to Save the Planet? The Crazy Logic Behind Biomass

Joshua Frank, AlterNet. December 8, 2009.

It might seem crazy that anyone would think the incineration of wood and its byproducts are a green substitute for toxic fuels such as coal. Think again.

Here's How to Stop Using Toilet Paper and Save Water, Trees and Energy

Lloyd Alter, TreeHugger. October 7, 2009.

Making a roll of toilet paper uses 1.5 pounds of wood, 37 gallons of water and 1.3 KWh of electricity.

Vast Forests Are at Stake: What Kind of Lumber Is "Nature Friendly"?

Christopher Pollon, The Tyee. June 15, 2009.

Two stamps of approval are competing for the title of "nature-friendly wood." Big timber firms back the one critics call greenwashing.

Hey Coffee Drinker, Ditch That Paper Cup

Ruben Anderson, The Tyee. May 5, 2008.

North America consumes 50 million trees a year for paper cups. Buy a travel mug already!

Reforestation Efforts Get Help from Book Store

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. February 14, 2008.

You get to read, save trees, and then plant more. What could be better?