Tropics grab carbon too.

El_Machinae

22nd June 2007 - 11:51 AM

http://www.physorg.com/news101654854.html

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The team found that some 40 percent of the carbon dioxide assumed to be absorbed by northern forests is instead taken up in the tropics.

Colour me surprised that we"re finding out another reason why the tropics are ecologically important

kaneda

23rd June 2007 - 08:24 AM

Unfortunately the forests in the tropics are being cleared for various reasons. Now maybe someone will try to stop this?

Guest_phil

2nd July 2007 - 01:06 PM

Our organization (and others) are literally re-planting the rain forest in an integrated program that uplifts impoverished farmers as well. Check out www.sustainableharvest.org

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