The time is now for forests. Forests have demonstrated their value throughout ecosystems, from protecting biodiversity to reducing flooding in cities. Some believe that because forests grow and replenish themselves, they constitute a renewable resource. However, just because a harvested forest can regenerate does not guarantee that other connected systems will do the … [Read more...] about Are forests a carbon-neutral source of energy?
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Forests of kelp and turf algae
Kelp forests, which can be found at temperate latitudes along around 25% of the world's coastlines, are essential to the health of the oceans. However, these swaying woods are disappearing quickly in specific regions of South Australia, the Baltic Sea, and Atlantic Canada as a result of human-induced climate change and other environmental stresses. Turf algae, a fast-growing … [Read more...] about Forests of kelp and turf algae