Please do share these facts with your friends, followers, colleagues and families. And, if you're on twitter, tag your messages #africaconnect and #climate...
"By the time you've read this, an area of tropical forest the size of Wembley Stadium will have been destroyed."
"Did you know that 15ha tropical forest is lost every minute = 1500 tonnes carbon."
Nature's taking a pounding from all sides today, let's help reinforce the vital role tropical forests play in the climate change debate before Minister Chris Huhne jets off to the Durban Climate Negotiations.
Thanks everyone!Emily
Hi Lolly,
I know. Don't despair, we've got a slightly more positive message coming towards the end of the week!