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World's forests could hold 20 pct more carbon than previously thought - study
2014-03-12 17:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The world's forests could hold 20 percent more carbon than previously thought, according to a study released on Tuesday. If correct, that extra 125 billion tonnes of carbon could lead to an increase in the number of forest-based carbon credits set to be offered in carbon markets around the world. Forests are considered sinks of carbon as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce the concentration of the top heat-trapping gas. Deforestation reduces the number of trees...
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