Imagine trees are like giant sponges, they soak up carbon dioxide from the air when they breathe in. That’s how forests help make our planet healthier and cooler.
Examples
- If you imagine every tree in a forest working together, they're like one giant sponge soaking up CO₂ from the atmosphere.
- When trees grow new leaves or thicker trunks, they’re storing more and more of that carbon.
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See also
- Why Do Forests Make Such a Difference for Climate Change?
- Why are extreme weather events becoming more frequent?
- How do carbon offset programs claim to fight climate change?
- Can geoengineering reverse climate change, and how does it work?
- Why Do Forests Act Like a Giant Breath Holder?