Forests Can Store Massive Amounts Of Carbon To Combat Climate: Study

Forests have the capacity to store massive amounts of carbon to help combat climate change, according to a new study. PHOTO BY CREATIVE VIX/PEXELS 

Forests have the capacity to store massive amounts of carbon to help combat climate change, according to a new study.

Researchers found that forests around the world have the potential to store up to 226 Gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon – highlighting the importance of forest conservation in fighting global warming.