Most reforestation conversations focus on the usual suspects: climate change, soil degradation, invasive species. Deer rarely make the list. A long-term study out of Cornell University, published in PLOS One on February 16, 2026, suggests that’s a serious oversight. Researchers tracked 12 experimental plots on abandoned agricultural plots near Ithaca, NY for 18 years — […]
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EU Forests Absorb One-Third Less CO₂: A Warning Sign for Climate Targets
A new report reveals that forests across Europe absorbed nearly one-third less carbon dioxide in 2020–2022 than they did a decade earlier. The decline—from an estimated 487 million metric tons (Mt) per year to just 332 Mt—raises serious issues about the continent’s ability to meet its climate goals. Source: Reuters The drop is linked to […]
