Forests don’t just store carbon. They keep people alive, scientists say

Mongabay
Feb 13, 2026, 12:57 pm270 ptsTop
For decades, a dominant argument for protecting forests has focused on carbon. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, store it in wood and soils, and slow the accumulation of greenhouse gases. A new scientific review suggests this emphasis overlooks other ways forests shape climate and human well-being. Forests, it…

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