Carbon ‘offsets’ aren’t working. Here’s a way to fix nature-based climate solutions
U-led research results in roadmap for harnessing Earth’s natural processes to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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US forests face an unclear future with climate change
The regions most at risk to lose forest carbon through fire, climate stress or insect damage are those regions where many forest carbon offset projects have been set up.
Read MoreNature-based climate solutions explained
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A new report calls for research funding to develop natural systems that fight climate change.
Read MoreWhat we’re still learning about how trees grow
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Fundamental questions remain about what factors limit tree growth. A new study may hold answers.
Read MoreFerocious fungus
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U engineers discover what makes a tree-killing fungus so hard to put down.
Read MoreU scientists on the 2021 IPCC climate report
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Learn what the findings mean for the future of research and our planet.
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
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Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Read MoreChanging forests
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In a warming climate, tree communities, particularly in more arid regions, are becoming more drought tolerant primarily through the death of less hardy trees.
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