American Geophysical Union: A Century of Reforestation Helped Keep the Eastern U.S. Cool
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024:
Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research. The authors highlight the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools, which are needed along with a decrease in carbon emissions.
"It's all about figuring out how much forests can cool do . . .
Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research. The authors highlight the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools, which are needed along with a decrease in carbon emissions.
"It's all about figuring out how much forests can cool do . . .