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There's More to the Story
The plowed-up prairies, drained fields, altered streams, no-longer-wetlands, and developed flood plains also offset the net charge of the area. This shift in charge attracts storms electrically. After the flooding subsides it should be noted that life will regain the area and stabilize it. This took place the last time there was flooding there, but then human stupidity and greed took over and here we are again.On Humans have a hand in Midwest flooding posted 1 year, 5 months ago 3 Responses
Africa's Green Revolution Misses the Mark
The focus is all wrong if the green revolution in Africa only consists of agriculture. Instead, the focus should be on silviculture -- planting trees to develop forests -- and forest farming -- crops in a forest setting. These trees should consist of sources for food, fuel (dead limbs made into charcoal), fiber (to make cloth and ropes, etc.) and fodder (animal feed). This will make Africa more self-sufficient. It is like the old addage: "Feed a person with a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime." Moreover, when trees are esatablished they require less water, as their roots run deep -- this is especially true of desert and arid species. In addition, along with these forests will be an increase in biodiversity, and hence, stability, leading to potential ecotourism. Again, more self-sufficiency. Yet another benefit would be water purification, as forest soils are the best water filters on the planet. This is more important than usual, as Africa has a great deal of unclean water.On Why the new "Green Revolution" in Africa may be misguided posted 3 years, 2 months ago 5 Responses