Well known and largely used in the Catholic schools of Germany, Albert StÃ¶cklâs Handbook of the History of Philosophy: Pre-Scholastic and Scholastic Philosophy presents the history of philosophy up to the Scholastic period through a Catholic lens.
Key role for developing countries in fighting greenhouse gas emissions. 4 September 2006, Rome â Most people assume that global warming is caused by burning oil and gas. But in fact between 25 and 30 percent of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere each year â 1.6 billion tonnes â is caused by deforestation.
Deforestation and climate change. Forests have a vital role to play in the fight against global warming. Forests absorb and store carbon in their trees and soil. But if forests are cleared or disturbed, this carbon is released as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.Up to a fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation and forest degradation.ut if forests are cleared or disturbed, this carbon is released as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Up to a fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation and forest degradation.