Human influence reduces natural land carbon stocks by 24%, study finds

PHYSorg
Aug 18, 2025, 2:01 pm311 ptsTop
Human activities, such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural areas, have a massive impact on the natural state of ecosystems. As a result, large amounts of carbon are released into the atmosphere, contributing substantially to anthropogenic climate change.

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