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7 Ways Forests Benefit the Environment

Mircea Sandru — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:28:38 +0000

We’re seeing these days many scientists and environmental researchers talking about how forests could improve the environment. After developing and implementing so many green technologies that can reduce carbon emissions, some researchers concluded that forests are still unbeatable in environmental and climate conservation. So, without too much talking, let’s see what forests can do for […]

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Huge Amounts of CO2 Stored in Forest Soil Could Be Triggered by Warming, Study Suggests

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:47:29 +0000

A new study performed by UC Irvine researchers and their colleagues reveals that the carbon stored in U.S. forest soils could be easily released in the future if temperatures will continue to rise. By analyzing forest soil in Wisconsin and North Carolina and heating it by 10 to 20 degrees, the researchers found out that […]

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