BBCNEWS BBC World News October 28, 2021 04:01:00
A study has found that some of the world's most highly protected forests are emitting more carbon than they absorb, as a result of illegal logging and wildfires. at least ten forests designated unesco world heritage sites including yosemite national park in the united states were found to have been net carbon emitters over the last two decades. the findings have alarmed researchers, as forests are considered vital for curbing climate change because of their ability to act as carbon sinks. tanya dendrinos has more. for its emitting more carbon than they store. it may seem perplexing, the concep...