We Turn Our Focus to Carbon Sinks

by on January 22, 2010

Global climate change is a topic that is polarizing – excuse the pun. Experts will disagree most vehemently. Let’s step outside the fray for the moment to  focus on carbon sinks. This seems appropriate since we are sure to find agreement across the board on the benefits.

Cap and Trade is a debatable issue and, at least in the United States, it appears dead on arrival. And although as individuals we have little control over the rain forests, except to petition hope to accumulate growing numbers in support of our cause, we can still be effective on an individual and local level. Home grown gardens are a good jumping off place; tomorrow we’ll discuss compost piles.

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