Microbes in tree bark play a crucial role in capturing methane from the atmosphere, affecting global heating. Methane, more potent than CO2, is responsible for 30% global heating since preindustrial times.
Research reveals trees, particularly in tropical forests, contribute significantly to methane absorption. This new finding challenges the prior belief that soil was the primary methane sink on land.
Tree planting is increasingly recognized as pivotal in addressing the climate crisis. Gauci emphasizes tree planting and reduced deforestation as key strategies in cutting methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
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