Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Friday, June 19, 2020 - 17:10
in Earth & Climate
Given the tremendous ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, some governments are counting on planted forests as offsets for greenhouse gas emissions -- a sort of climate investment. But as with any investment, it's important to understand the risks. If a forest goes bust, researchers say, much of that stored carbon could go up in smoke.