New studies cast doubt on the usefulness of carbon-offset tree plantations and warn that some of those projects could reduce biodiversity.
New studies raise issues that complicate the ambitious goals to use mass tree-planting to fight climate change. The researchers warn that in some cases, carbon-offset tree plantations could reduce biodiversity, doing more harm than good for the environment.Trees take in CO2 and store it in their woody mass and the soil, making them a natural solution for reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
'If they really want to protect the planet, they should first take care of protecting forests instead of replanting.'Cutting RemarksThe new research comes as tree-planting climate campaigns have come under high-profile criticism. Microsoft founder and clean energy philanthropist Bill Gates took a jab at forest climate solutions at a September 19 Climate Week event in New York City, sponsored by the New York Times.
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