jeoeker531 t1_iudh31g wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Reply to comment by elencus in Ozone Hole Continues Shrinking in 2022, NASA and NOAA Scientists Say | Annual Antarctic ozone hole over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and generally continued the overall shrinking trend of recent years. by yourSAS

I mean clear cutting trees isn’t inherently bad either. Again, they’re reusable and can be planted elsewhere. Clear cutting in certain areas isn’t bad. Indiscriminately clear cutting everywhere would be bad

elencus t1_iudssu0 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:56 PM

I think at the very best you can claim that in some cases clearcutting forests is controversial and provides niche edge benefits. Why you are so insistent to point out cutting trees can be good, I have no idea.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/is-clear-cutting-us-forests-good-for-wildlife

jeoeker531 t1_iuhmkog wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:19 PM

Because someone made it seem like it’s only bad

elencus t1_iuhsmnh wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:13 PM

which it arguably is?

jeoeker531 t1_iui005z wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:10 PM

It’s not though, clear cutting forests isn’t bad if it’s done responsibly and trees are replanted, which they are

elencus t1_iui1o5f wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Read the article I linked. It's controversial at best and not something that can always be done responsibly.

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DrBrisha t1_iue5gda wrote on October 30, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Well-oxygen isn’t the only benefit of forests. Diversity and thriving ecosystems provide services that are critical. I just don’t think you can justify cutting the Amazon to the point of no return is “meh”. That’s just one example. Oxygen isn’t the talking point there.