Forests that are larger than NY lost every 4 hours « Environmentally Responsible Furniture

Its frightening to realize that every 4 hours a forest the size of Manhattan is lost to the world. According to Conservation International and other environmental experts climate change — caused by carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions — threatens species, biodiversity and life on Earth as we know it. The destruction of tropical forests across the globe contribute as much as 20% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions ( more than all the world's cars, trucks, and airplanes combined) and advances climate change. Human activity is the main cause of deforestation, usually tied to economic development, increasing consumption rates – in both developed and developing countries – and extractive industries such as logging. It is important that we consider using alteratives to virgin timber from rainforests and forests. Always look at sourcing reclaimed or recycled timber furniture or timbers that are FSC sourced. www.twitter.com/thenaturalroom

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