Study quantifies impact of human activity on Atlantic Rainforest's

The countless benefits of native forests include the capacity of tree biomass to store large amounts of carbon, which can counterbalance greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. A paper published in the journal Science Advances reports on an innovative analysis of a large dataset designed to clarify the concept of carbon sequestration, a strategic issue in the discussion of global climate change.

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Hidden destruction of older forests threatens Brazil's Atlantic Forest and challenges restoration programs

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Devastating human impact on the rainforest revealed

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