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yuna pro
October 17, 2020 at 3:51 pm
We are all going to die, humans are greedy and stupid
A Solitary Soul
October 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm
I agree with you sadly. I’ve lost all hope.
0815michik
October 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm
@A Solitary Soul “Optimism is a duty. The future is open. It is not predetermined. No one can predict it, except by chance. We all contribute to determining it by what we do. We are all equally responsible for its success.”
– Karl Popper
I was very depresses as well, however at one point I noticed, that the perspective on things can have a big influence on my mood. The amount of water in a glass does not change regardless whether i am an optimist or pessimist, only my mood does. Try the App it helped me a lot 🙂
A Solitary Soul
October 17, 2020 at 9:22 pm
@ 0815michik Thank you for your kind comment.
Sabrina Satha
October 17, 2020 at 3:56 pm
Anyone know when Restor is going to be available to the public? I’m super excited for it but I can’t find it.
또뜨또
October 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm
정말 인상적인 프로젝트입니다! 프로젝트가 성공하길 진심으로 기원합니다. 이 프로젝트를 지지하고, 주변 사람들에게도 널리 알리겠습니다. 2021년이 기대됩니다!♡♡
Nargilee Ezizli
October 17, 2020 at 4:18 pm
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Reluctant Human
October 17, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Such a shame COVID isn’t lethal enough to solve the real problem our planet faces – the uselessness and destructive nature of the overwhelming majority of the human population.
Fathima Sana
October 17, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Well done.
Diego Villalobos
October 17, 2020 at 5:45 pm
73 people didn’t like this? WHY?
Rebecca Leeman
October 18, 2020 at 12:03 am
Brain malfunctions from corporate lies disguised as real peoples beliefs.
Heavenlyminded
October 17, 2020 at 5:54 pm
4/28/10 From The Lord, Our God and Savior
The Word of The Lord Spoken to Timothy
For The Lord’s Watchmen, and For All Those Who Have Ears to Hear
Thus says The Lord to those who are faithful and hold fast to the line… To those whose hearts remain close to The Holy Covenant, whose minds are set upon The Goal; those whose thoughts grab hold of the vision with countenances unchanged, adamant stones who can not be moved from My purpose, rocks of offense set in the midst of this most rebellious generation; servants who remain in My love,[1] who long for justice to run down like water and for righteousness to flow like a mighty stream,[2] for the zeal of The Lord of Hosts dwells within them…
My sons, in the midst of you I have placed a measuring line. Even amidst many stones of stumbling have I stretched it out, that you may follow it, that you may go straight forward. And though you yet stumble, I have indeed stretched it out before you, lest you should fall and be unable to rise up again. For the weight of this revelation is indeed very heavy and shall be met with much resistance. Persecution and slander shall come forth to bar your way, many voices condemning you for your actions, many accusations brought forth falsely on account of My words. Lo, it has come forth already, and shall continue and increase by measure.
Yet do not be at all dismayed by this people, nor be taken aback by their words; do not listen to their slander. And when they draw close to abuse you in word or by deed, do not turn and run. For I shall be with you and dwell in you like a flame of fire. Behold, I shall make you as a fortified city, with high and thick walls, built with strong and tempered mortar, which no man can scale nor shall the enemy break through. For no weapon forged against Me shall by any means prosper. I AM THE LORD.
Therefore, My sons, hear the Word of My mouth and so do; heed all My commands and do not hesitate when the decree is sent down. Go forth in My name and do not relent, nor be turned aside, for the mouth of The Living God has spoken! Trumpet My fierce rebuke and make My indignation known, without ceasing!
Share My words and declare My wrath
In every corner of your reach, by all manner
Of speaking and devices!…
Speak My words aloud, and blow the Trumpet
Against this nation and against the churches of men!…
Yea, sound to the four corners,
Blow the Trumpet in all the earth!…
Says The Lord God.
My watchmen, pick up the Trumpet and turn toward the churches of men and declare the Word of My mouth, that the sound of My voice may humble them. Yet if they will by no means be humbled upon hearing the Word of The Lord, behold, on a day they do not know and at an hour they do not expect, I will come forth from My place and strip them naked and pour out all their riches upon the ground. Lo, I will sift them and bring forth a remnant, even from the midst of them, and they shall be left all alone in bewilderment and tears.
Therefore, again I say to you, blow the Trumpet, My sons. For the time of The Lord’s Rebuke has come and the warning must be given. Go, hesitate not! Go forth and make enemies of all peoples and nations! Cause a great division,[3] even within the churches of men! For I have not come forth to give them peace, that they may sit at ease in all their fornications, or to sit idly by as iniquity overtakes them; no, I have not come forth to make peace, but war, a great division!
For this is the sword I bring,[4]
Even to the slaying of every heart,
To the breaking up of every false foundation…
Behold, I am come forth to divide asunder,
To cut in pieces, until all this enmity is torn down…
Says The Lord.
SAW
October 17, 2020 at 6:08 pm
The one thing that the pandemic has exposed is how important Local activism is, take care of yourself and the “globe” will follow.
Ugo C
October 17, 2020 at 6:17 pm
Seriously, we need to leave nature to itself and protect it. When we’ll decide to vote 70% of the Earth as a protected zone, and get what we need from our share (30%), our survival we’ll be assured. Every human made intervention, like restauration, is disruption of the evironnement. We can favorise it, but we must do as little as possible.
wojciech strzelecki
October 17, 2020 at 7:01 pm
Eee nature is diverse enough by itself, just leave it more less alone
Invox
October 17, 2020 at 7:08 pm
Because of the pandemic, we now have proof of just how much our “activity” damages the enviroment. Everyone that looked outside in April and May and smelled the air, watched the waters, and witnessed wildlife on our streets cannot deny anymore just how much impact we do on our planet.
In the coming years I hope we will see (more) action done in the direction of Ecology, instead of the direction of Economy.
Mutant Buzzard
October 17, 2020 at 7:47 pm
liberals have not evolved, they are still diseased blood sucking bugs, co2 is not damaging anything, there are more trees now than at any other time in human history, climate change is natural,
John Hart
October 17, 2020 at 7:53 pm
Now you are heading the right path.
Tim of free thought
October 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Too many people, way too fucken many !
But we MUST have endless economic growth.
Jan Melton
October 17, 2020 at 8:02 pm
The sound of crickets 🦗 ❣️
Carolyn Card
October 17, 2020 at 8:23 pm
We have to save the earth! We just have too
siLVa ™️
October 17, 2020 at 8:32 pm
This doesn’t disappoint
Zidan Ahmed
October 17, 2020 at 8:49 pm
0:36 I no longer need my 9-5 because of, *p a i d t o b e h o m e .c o m*
James W
October 17, 2020 at 9:27 pm
Admitting mistakes is so difficult and so important, and it’s essential to stop everything turning into an online shouting match. Drawing sensible conclusions from large data sets and inspiring the necessary action is definitely the way to go! 🌱
Stanislav Coros
October 17, 2020 at 9:47 pm
reduce the population of humanity by 50%, simply by not having more than 2 childs and all problems will be solved. Who need so many people, noOne
Rebecca Leeman
October 18, 2020 at 12:10 am
Some problems yes. Not all.
There were plenty of problems in the world back when there was less than 3 billion people. That was only 60 years ago. Were now at nearly 8 billion.
But I agree less population would be very helpful to manage our issues of pollution and resource waste.
Олег Радон
October 18, 2020 at 12:10 am
Planet Earth Nations Unite! 🌏🌍🌎 💪
Aykut
October 18, 2020 at 12:13 am
Trees are such miracles
STALLION S
October 18, 2020 at 12:29 am
How’s about a clean planet without being subject to all the discusting tastes and smells
STALLION S
October 18, 2020 at 12:32 am
If someone told me I was immune to others smells, water and food, I’d throw up 🤢
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October 18, 2020 at 7:06 am
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Phoolchand singh
October 18, 2020 at 7:09 am
We need more people like you.. would love to unite in future..
Abhishek Mittal
October 18, 2020 at 7:18 am
Chris Fokjohn
October 18, 2020 at 7:50 am
I wish I was rich enough to consider this bs my problem
ALMARC
October 18, 2020 at 8:58 am
The greatest challenge facing this planet is fear. Eco fascists need to stop creating more poverty by crippling economies.
Does this Greta Thunberg know there is no witchcraft in Salem ?
Cornelius Thompson
October 18, 2020 at 10:47 am
The US is the worst. Denial of climate change and pulled out from Paris Climate treaty. They are great at blaming others and giving false accusations.
Martin King
October 18, 2020 at 10:50 am
Planting monoculture forests is not the answer, re-wilding is
EyesOfByes
October 18, 2020 at 11:03 am
Restor is genius!
Unmutual
October 18, 2020 at 11:44 am
When I first heard about this report, I thought that we need to plant forests and NOT trees. Thanks for the update. I also plan on using your data in creating my Permaculture homestead. Thank you for your work, and for the assets.
Lightning Vonloppenschleppin
October 18, 2020 at 1:42 pm
Uhhh Russia just wiped out 95% of its marine life. I wouldnt call that a “global effort”!
Shubham4drums
October 18, 2020 at 1:46 pm
With new plantations, Tree transplantation policy is also needed like this one.
Lightning Vonloppenschleppin
October 18, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Plant all the trees that you want. They will just get cut down to make way for more humans and to make a few bucks.
Shubham4drums
October 18, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Use Ecosia instead of Google to restore and plant trees 🌲🌳🌴
Cate true eleven
October 18, 2020 at 9:01 pm
Use both
We are all in this together
Ivan
October 18, 2020 at 2:19 pm
Vote correctly, please, save the animals, save the beauty of this world.
Bob A
October 20, 2020 at 10:25 pm
YES! Trump 2020! MAGA!
Ivan
October 20, 2020 at 10:34 pm
@Bob A (this is directed at smart people, not at you)
Trump has appointed an ex-CEO of ExxonMobil (arguably the single entity that is most responsible for climate change in the entire history of humanity) as his secretary of state, and he has appointed LITERAL lobbyists of coal and oil as chiefs of the Environmental Protection Agency. He is also currently reversing all environmental regulations ever made in the history of the USA, even those not linked with Climate Change. Even his project of a wall at the boarder with Mexico (if ever completed) would disrupt migratory patterns of thousands of species, severely impacting their chances of survival. Also, Trump increased USA’s production of oil and he promoted the construction of a new oil pipeline (that, by the way, would destroy sacred cemeteries for the Native Americans). USA’s downward trend of CO2 emissions actually started YEARS before the Trump’s administration and are the result of the very same regulations that the Trump administration has unraveled and is currently unraveling.
François TM
October 18, 2020 at 2:29 pm
This format is so incredible way better than classic talks
b cowcowbunny
October 18, 2020 at 2:49 pm
He’s right. Monoculture is as terrible as deforestation. Japanese lumber companies and municipalities to back up its business planted only cedar trees and ruined biodiversity in the area. Single type of trees in mountains are causing huge problems in Japanese forests. They cause no food for wildlife which increased human bear conflicts in rural area. Season pollen causing terrible allergy among millions of people, erosion due to weaker underground roots.
Zeki Odisho
October 18, 2020 at 4:21 pm
Great job
Alwyn Watson
October 18, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Emissions will be 0 by 2030 no matter what we do.
Luis 13
October 18, 2020 at 5:07 pm
Great idea👍
Pico Peco
October 18, 2020 at 6:07 pm
Restoration MUST start (at home) we MUST educate our children (at home) and make sure they know the meaning of the word ANTHROPOCENTRIC, before they are allowed to interact with ANY/EVRY sentient being they encounter! ❤️🌱🌱🌱 let’s cut the BULLSHIT! We PARENT are responsible for sending our little sprouts out in to the world WITH OUR CORRUPTED DATED IDEAS!! We can TEACH our kids to VALUE LIFE ACROSS THE BOARD, at home. BUT, WE ADULTS MUST RETHINK OUR SELF SERVING/ANTHROPOCENTRIC WAYS.
Eve Lord
October 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm
Years of talks for action like this and still forests are being cut down for farming….. Action made a difference not poetic sad speeches like this…
The only guaranteed way to save the earth…
1. Reduce the human population by introducing strict 1 child birth control regardless of wealth, status and political position.
2. Force trade restrictions / sanctions on countries that legally politically backed de-forestation for farming, Mass slaughtering whales, Over-fishing, Poaching wildlife, etc. Look at Amazon , Africa, Faroe Islands .
3. Police the wildlife against all forms of poaching, even banning profiteering from selling licences and Trophy hunting endangered species.
Death penalty for poaching.
4. Ban ALL PRODUCTS that use animal parts that derive from poaching.
5. Ban wildlife trade by locking down trade with such communities.
Crowther Lab
October 18, 2020 at 6:33 pm
For everyone interested: Restor will be coming 2021 – until then, take a first look and/or connect at http://www.restor.eco
Thank you too for all the positive and supportive feedback, it is much appreciated and very motivating for all of us of the restoration community working on Restor! 😊 – Crowther Lab
James Kulevich
October 18, 2020 at 7:11 pm
More made up bullsh*t to scare you. Wake up, sheep-ple…
Todd Smith
October 19, 2020 at 1:22 am
Great that Google is on board, but have you spoken to Deep Mind? As they’re partnered up with Google too now, maybe you’ll bump into Demis Hassabis in the hall. He spends most of his time teaching his AI to win board games. Maybe you could ask him to train it on “winning” the game of restoring the planet…
transporter 2
October 19, 2020 at 2:18 am
Then you know everything is Dieing right Now, suffering everywhere. Billions of birds are dying going extinct. Because we killed all the insects.and now we’re starting to Die as well , Brain cancer Up 90%
On Humans.
SUPER HIGHWAY
October 19, 2020 at 2:18 am
Then you know everything is Dieing right Now, suffering everywhere. Billions of birds are dying going extinct. Because we killed all the insects.and now we’re starting to Die as well , Brain cancer Up 90%
On Humans.
bestvideos4ever1
October 19, 2020 at 8:45 am
USA Consumes 2x Times more then its Produce of all Goods and Supplies ! Think about it, where is demand there is allways a market !
Its a Circle, USA needs alot Goods also Wood, so if regulation of importing goods in USA will be activated, there would a HUGE impact on all of the world. But no USA needs to consume more and more….for that it will not work your project, its alike a little drop in Ocean ! it will have an smaller impact.
Brad Tays
October 19, 2020 at 8:49 am
The biggest and best things you can do right now is have a World destroy your phone day. Every person destroy their phones. I am in mining and it is one of the biggest polluters. Also the plastics are petrolium based. WEF is not an elected body. NWO Elites.
allisa damayanti
October 19, 2020 at 12:58 pm
I hope present Indonesian subtitle, yeah somebody can understand english. But it’s help native speakers. Thx 🙏
Raspurrtin Wolf
October 19, 2020 at 4:03 pm
People always just want the easy way out that does not force them to change their habits. Sorry, you have to plant trees and change.
Evan Parent
October 19, 2020 at 4:55 pm
Aside from willful ignorance, Idk why people struggle to upgrade their diets to go Vegan. You can still keep whatever religious beliefs you have; it’s the easiest way to preserve the only planet we have and our bodies also thrive off of plants as a bonus. I went Vegan as a birthday gift/challenge to myself and it’s been the most impactful decision of my life that requires the least effort.
G
October 19, 2020 at 6:09 pm
Tom & teams: a wonderful, open & expansive Earth (biodiversity) initiative. It begins to mirror the natural GENIUS OF EARTH. Your full stop evaluation, admission project failures & then PIVOTED to get it right is… both rare & wonderful, Tom.
And the integration of AI in our Earth restoration initiatives is absolutely critical. Absolutely critical.
Zooming out across both Earth & recent history- Humanity has not been good at protecting the planet.
While it is not “our” Earth, it is our one & only HOME. I have no illusion that Humanity, as a whole, will commit itself to healing our Planet of Origin. They won’t.
But many of us will.
Machiel van Dijk
October 19, 2020 at 8:18 pm
now that is birdseye view!
쫀득한예영칩Vlog
October 20, 2020 at 12:32 am
Amazing👍🏻😍
Amel Amola
October 20, 2020 at 11:27 am
Great
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October 20, 2020 at 2:48 pm
If we don’t restore nature’s balance, I am sure nature will find a way to restore itself, but at the price of sacrificing a lot of life on earth, humans included.
Rai Iwa
October 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm
An amazing talk, I have been preaching the same truth for decades, but as I no longer work in academia many of my words fall on silent ears. I spent years studying the relationship between fungal ecosystems and forests, especially where invasive non-native trees have taken hold.
The damage to the soil from invasive species is immense, I spent 13 months in Florida looking at an invasive tree species, my research indicated the reason I had become invasive was because it’s leaves deposited a chemical in the soil which inhibited the growth of the mycorrhizal fungi of the native species.
Biodiversity is the number one key to helping restore this planet, monoculture and trees for lumber are not the solution. A forest can take 40 years just to achieve carbon neutrality. Trees for lumber do not live long enough to fix carbon and so cause more damage than good.
Anyway that’s my rant over, as a fellow mycologist I hear you and will look into the RESTOR project. Everyone should look to see if their is something they can do either locally or by providing accurate information.
Once again, great speech.