Natural Climate Solutions Working Group
Eco-Justice Collaborative is leading the Natural Climate Solutions Working Group of the Downstate Caucus of The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Join us!
30 x 30 Campaign
NATURAL SOLUTIONS AGRICULTURE 30 X 30 CAMPAIGN DSC WORKING GROUP What is 30 x 30? The twin crises of climate change, and the rapid loss of biodiversity threatens humanity’s survival, if we do not take immediate action. The loss of nature poses a grave threat to our clean air and drinking water, the survival of wildlife, […]
Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture in IL
Eco-Justice Collaborative is working with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition to addresses climate change and food insecurity in Illinois through regenerative agriculture.
Grasslands
When natural grasslands are tilled for planting, nearly half of the carbon stored in the soil surface is lost to the atmosphere.
Regenerative Agriculture
Agriculture is responsible for 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. What role can regenerative agriculture plan in reversing climate change?
Forest Management
Some Takeaways Forest pathways offer over 2/3 of the cost-effective natural climate solutions we need to hold warming below 2°C . And, the cost about 1/2 of low-cost mitigation opportunities. Despite their large potential, natural climate solutions receive just 2.5% of climate mitigation dollars. Source: Forest Climate Group Quick Links Forests Management and Sustainable Harvesting […]
Restore
Some Takeaways Forest pathways offer over 2/3 of the cost-effective natural climate solutions we need to hold warming below 2°C . And, the cost about 1/2 of low-cost mitigation opportunities. Despite their large potential, natural climate solutions receive just 2.5% of climate mitigation dollars. Source: Forest Climate Group Quick Links How Important is Reforestation? Globally, […]
Protect Our Forests
Some Key Takeaways There is more carbon stored in existing forests than in all recoverable oil, coal, and natural gas. Avoiding the release of forest carbon emissions by land use changes is just as urgent as halting our use of fossil fuels. As our climate changes, we need our forests more than ever. Yet, they […]
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