More grasslands in Tibet could bring climate improvements
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 08:00
in Earth & Climate
In the Arctic, enhanced vegetation growth amplifies global warming. On the Tibetan Plateau, however, the situation is the reverse. “The trend in Tibet is the opposite of what we are seeing in the Arctic,” says an expert. “By restoring grasslands there, the climate can be improved – both locally and globally.”