
Environment and Climate Change
NASA Study Finds Tropical Forests’ Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Waning
The Amazon rainforest is often called “the lungs of the world.” It produces oxygen and stores billions of tons of carbon every year. The Amazon rainforest covers more than 60% of the landmass of Peru. (USDA Forest Service photo by Diego Perez) Earth’s trees and plants pull vast amounts [Read more…]