Forest-conservation efforts in China are paying off — by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere and reducing the effects of climate change. Satellite observations validate national reports on forest coverage and carbon storage.
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Growing biomass carbon stock in China driven by expansion and conservation of woody areas
Nature Geoscience - Growing biomass carbon stock in China between 2001 and 2020 is driven by conservation and anthropogenic expansion of woodland.
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Forests in the Brazilian Amazon damaged by fire🔥 remain about 2.6 °C (4.7 °F) hotter than neighboring intact🌳 or selectively logged stands, and the extra heat🌡️ can linger for at least 30 years🗓️.
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Burned Amazon Forests Stay Hot and Stressed for Decades, Finds New NASA-Supported Study
Research indicates that fire alters tropical forests' ability to tolerate climate stress and store carbon—a crucial role in global climate mitigation.
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How former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's statements destroyed the rainforest by publishing posts opposing forest conservation. Research found as a result of the messages, people changed their expectations of the extent to which they will be prosecuted for breaking the law
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How Bolsonaro’s statements destroyed the rainforest
The former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro contributed to deforestation with statements opposing forest conservation. This is shown by an international study led by the University of Bonn. According to this, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest accelerated…