Saving forests won’t save the planetNew research suggests that forests don’t store anywhere near as much carbon dioxide as previously thought, poking major holes in both the Government and Coalition’s climate change policies. Back to the drawing board, says Gary Johns.
Forests
A small win in Copenhagen: forests saved
It’s hardly an emissions treaty, but in what may prove to be the biggest achievement to actually come out of Copenhagen, delegates are likely to sign off soon on an agreement that would compensate countries for preserving forests.
On the future of forests
Should we pay countries to keep forests alive? Are carbon offsets really the answer? And how do we protect people whose lives depend on trees? Five experts try to see the forests for the trees.
Crikey Crib Sheets Part 1: Policy Comparisons
Presenting your cut-out-and-keep guide to what each party stands for on a range of key policy areas.
Gunns pulp mill: your questions answered
Believe it or not, the politics of Gunns’ newly approved pulp mill is only one aspect of the project. Here are some answers to reader questions about forestry in Tasmania, the Greens policies, and the best way to use the island state’s natural resources.
