National Security and the Accelerating Risks of Climate Change (Report Launch) | New Security Beat

See the report here: National Security and the Accelerating Risks of Climate Change (Report Launch) | New Security Beat

Vatican sustainability summit urges action on ecological devastation

"Human action which is not respectful of nature becomes a boomerang for human beings that creates inequality and extends ... "the globalization of indifference" and the "economy of exclusion", which themselves endanger solidarity with present and future generations ..."



Read more here ... Vatican sustainability summit urges action on ecological devastation | National Catholic Reporter

Kabul’s hidden gardens offer Afghans haven from war

 Kabul was once known as a city of gardens. Indeed, behind the razor wire and 10 ft walls of private residences, there are still verdant serenities, a world away from the bedlam outside.

Learn more here.

A bit of gardening in the shadow of Baghdad blast walls

From an article found here.

Green Road Project: Healing Wounded Warriors with Natural Encounters

Tree People on the Streets of Uruguay

Here is some fantastic tree symbol street art. Enjoy!



Tree People on the Streets of Uruguay | Colossal

Growing Trees Together: After the Joplin Tornado

Here is a great piece underscoring the  importance of urban forestry after a disasetr from my friend and colleague Ric Mayer:

www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/proceedings/2013/MAYER_Sprouting a Community Recovery Forest.pdf