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Regrowing the rainforest |
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Rainforests of Costa Rica - Half a century after most of Costa Rica's rainforests were cut down, researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute took on a project that many thought was impossible - restoring a tropical rainforest ecosystem.
After only ten years, plots that began with a few species are now lush forests of hundreds.
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"I'm surprised ... We're getting an impressive growth of new forest species." |
how you can help
There's Hope. Solutions already exist today that will drastically reduce an individual's ecological footprint.
- When shopping for a new vehicle, choose a vehicle with low green house gas emissions and a high fuel economy. Visit EPA's Green Vehicle Guide for help.
- Make the switch to energy efficient light bulbs that will cut energy consumption by 80%. Visit EDF's Energy-Saving Light Bulb Guide to see the abundance of designs available. This is a no-brainer because it saves you alot of money as well!
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