Greening of the Earth Mitigates Surface Warming (2020) (nasa.gov)

Article summary

The article discusses the greening of the Earth and its impact on surface warming, but the text is not available. The comments suggest that the title may be misleading, as 'mitigate' means to make less severe, not prevent. The discussion revolves around the meaning of 'mitigate' and its implications for understanding the article's title. The actual content of the article is not directly addressed in the comments.

Main themes

• climate change mitigation
• meaning of 'mitigate'
• plant-based diet
• ruminants and protein production
• sustainable agriculture
• environmental impact of livestock

What commenters say

• The title of the article should be more accurate and use 'partially mitigates' instead of 'mitigates' to reflect the actual impact of greening on surface warming.
• The term 'mitigate' means to make less severe, not prevent, and its usage in the title is correct.
• A whole food plant-based diet could help reduce the amount of land devoted to livestock and mitigate climate change.
• Returning land to wilderness by adopting a plant-based diet is not a feasible solution to satisfy the world's demand for meat.
• Ruminants are necessary for converting grass into protein for human consumption, and plant-based sources of protein are lacking in essential amino acids.
• A varied plant-based diet can provide all the necessary amino acids, and it is more efficient and environmentally friendly than eating meat and dairy.
• Pastured ruminants are a more sustainable and healthier option than feedlot production, but it is not a widely practiced method.
• The idea that plants are inferior to animal sources of protein is a myth, and a well-planned plant-based diet can provide all the necessary nutrients.