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North American Forests Struggle to Absorb Excess Carbon, Protect Against Climate Change

from WCAI-FM, Aug. 20, 2020

North American Forests Struggle to Absorb Excess Carbon, Protect Against Climate Change WCAI-FM, Aug. 20, 2020 Trees absorb 30% of the carbon humans pump into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels, making forests key players in the fight against climate change. But a recent study involving a Woods Hole scientist found that cold-climate forests in Canada and Alaska are struggling to soak up excess carbon. Scientists now worry about how these ecosystems will keep pace with just how much fossil fuel is burned each year, and manage carbon uptake as they become hotter, drier, and more prone to wildfires and dieback in the decades ahead. READ MORE

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