The impact of forests on carbon capture and climate change is a topic of recent attention. Studies show that forests with multiple tree species are more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests. Restoring global forests could capture a significant amount of carbon. However, deforestation remains a significant issue, with almost half of Earth's natural forests already removed. The Amazon's drought and deforestation have also been highlighted, with a 22% decrease in deforestation attributed to the policies of Brazil's new president. While the potential of forests to store carbon is recognized, it is emphasized that emissions reductions are still the primary focus in addressing climate change.
An important new study confirms the potential for forests to draw large amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere, not as a substitute for emissions reductions but as a needed mechanism to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Non-trivial to implement, tho. https://t.co/Uvh8sXRJrl
I really doubt that anyone is going to soon engineer a better carbon capture mechanism at scale that can beat just planting trees.
Forest protection and restoration could help tree store billions of tons of carbon, but the world needs to cut emissions first and foremost https://t.co/Lf57gKotCn
The Amazon’s record-setting drought: how bad will it be? Scientists tell Nature why the rainforest has dried out, and what to expect in the coming months https://t.co/MVUuUXBMvE
Nature research paper: Integrated global assessment of the natural forest carbon potential https://t.co/KOkcs0B6b7
“We have removed almost half of Earth’s natural forests, and we continue to lose a further 0.9–2.3 Gt C each year (about 15% of annual human carbon emissions) through deforestation.” We must preserve, protect, and replant. ❤️🌲 @1t_org https://t.co/I2z3kwYj3F
Restoring global forests where they occur naturally could potentially capture an additional 226 gigatons of carbon, equivalent to about a third of the amount carbon humans have released since the beginning of the Industrial Era, according to a new study. https://t.co/D1nKM94jnE
Deforestation in Amazon falls by 22% in 2023, fall apparently due to policies of new Brazil president, Lula. Sobering to reflect that single elections can have that much impact on the natural world. (Data still preliminary.) https://t.co/kwgZRUFByh
Chop Down Forests To Save The Planet? Maybe Not As Crazy As It Sounds https://t.co/nG41saUAec
Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests, study finds https://t.co/AKAnYjhEya
Chop Down Forests To Save The Planet? Maybe Not As Crazy As It Sounds https://t.co/ygVeijvzcc
California’s drought is over but forests are still dying. What’s happening? https://t.co/u4uIBrFoqi via @sfchronicle