Secondary forests play an important part in carbon capture because they tend to absorb a larger amount of carbon than they lose to the atmosphere.
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Arctic Sea Ice Has Still Not Formed in Siberia — the Latest Date on Record
For the first time since records began, the main nursery of Arctic sea ice in Siberia has yet to start freezing in late October.
Researcher Uncovers Evidence of Earliest Known Dairy Production in India
In the fertile river valley along the border of modern-day India and Pakistan, the Indus Valley Civilization built some of the largest cities in the ancient world.
New Data on Increasing Cloth Mask Effectiveness
Widespread use of masks remains the primary tool for combating COVID-19 and economic shutdowns, cost benefit analysis suggests government subsidies for masks bear great returns.
University of Guelph Learning Forest Goes Global, Virtually
How do you bring a small forest in the middle of a city to students around the world? Two biology professors at the University of Guelph have created a Digital Forest for just such a purpose.
Area Twice Size of UK Needed to Feed World’s Pets
An area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, a study shows.