Covering a third of the planet s land surface, forests are massive carbon sinks, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide and keeping it out of the atmosphere where it would contribute to global warming. Only the world s oceans store more carbon. Keeping forests intact has long been considered essential.
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Among the many complications the last year has wrought upon L.A.’s bar and dining scene, there is one that is both new and somewhat unprecedented: the delayed celebration.
Coronavirus shutdowns and public health fears resulted in the deferral of countless birthdays, anniversaries and other assorted joyful observances. But with the city’s dining rooms reopened (albeit with limits), and a full return to capacity service scheduled for June 15, Angelenos are making up for lost time. And for those looking to celebrate a special date with a bottle (or glass) of rare vintage wine, a visit to Augustine Wine Bar can feel like being in the company of a generous collector.
One year after George Floyd’s murder sparked a national conversation, here s what new initiatives have come from the Black Lives Matter protests
When George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police one year ago, the nation had enough, and protests led by the Black Lives Matter movement broke out across the country. Goals of these protests included protecting Black men and women from police violence and achieving equity in the world.
The social-justice movement quickly expanded to other sectors of the economy beyond the police force, and major corporations came under fire for a lack of diversity in their leadership and pay inequity that contributed to the cycle of poverty, which can be difficult to escape, in many cities.
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