As consumers, there is something we all can do to REVERSE climate change, not just slow it down. Read Glen Merzer's book, Food Is Climate ($10 Amazon), and you will see Dr. Sailesh Rao's scientific analysis about carbon sequestration. He presents evidence that animal farming is responsible for 87% of all greenhouse gases. We only need to do one thing: Stop supporting animal farming. We don't need to wait for governments to act. Growing crops instead of animals allows 90% of farmland to be return to its natural state. Once trees regrow as they did before they were cut down, climate change will begin reversing.
It would have been good to point out that it is important which variety of clover one uses. Some are good as a lawn substitute or inclusion: this has been done for years, so seeds are available, but be sure to check with an expert. Other varieties, including some sold in garden stores, are meant as cover crops or green manure. And some should simply not be planted at all, as they can become invasive and actually degrade natural biosystems. I like your approach of looking at the simple things we can do, but it is important that they include the information people need to make responsible decisions.
Great insights. Could you mention the names of varieties that you suggest for lawns (for example, I use Dutch White Clover) and for fields (we plant Balansa for its deep roots).
I would love to hear more about which varieties are favored for wildlife.
As consumers, there is something we all can do to REVERSE climate change, not just slow it down. Read Glen Merzer's book, Food Is Climate ($10 Amazon), and you will see Dr. Sailesh Rao's scientific analysis about carbon sequestration. He presents evidence that animal farming is responsible for 87% of all greenhouse gases. We only need to do one thing: Stop supporting animal farming. We don't need to wait for governments to act. Growing crops instead of animals allows 90% of farmland to be return to its natural state. Once trees regrow as they did before they were cut down, climate change will begin reversing.
Important input Michael. Thank you. Please encourage others to read the post and your comments. This is exactly what we are hoping to accomplish.
Kind regards,
Mardi
It would have been good to point out that it is important which variety of clover one uses. Some are good as a lawn substitute or inclusion: this has been done for years, so seeds are available, but be sure to check with an expert. Other varieties, including some sold in garden stores, are meant as cover crops or green manure. And some should simply not be planted at all, as they can become invasive and actually degrade natural biosystems. I like your approach of looking at the simple things we can do, but it is important that they include the information people need to make responsible decisions.
Hi Annie,
Great insights. Could you mention the names of varieties that you suggest for lawns (for example, I use Dutch White Clover) and for fields (we plant Balansa for its deep roots).
I would love to hear more about which varieties are favored for wildlife.
Many thanks for your participation.
Kind regards,
Mardi
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