Tropical forests: Earth's air conditioner

How effective are new trees in offsetting the carbon footprint? A new study suggests that the location of the new trees is an important factor when considering such carbon offset projects. Planting and preserving forests in the tropics is more likely to slow down global warming.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news95436972.html">Tropical forests: Earth's air conditioner</a></p> <p>How effective are new trees in offsetting the carbon footprint? A new study suggests that the location of the new trees is an important factor when considering such carbon offset projects. Planting and preserving forests in the tropics is more likely to slow down global warming.</p>