Tropical forests in Africa’s mountains store more carbon than previously thought – but are disappearing fast
An international study found that intact tropical mountain (or montane) forests in Africa store around 150 tons of carbon per hectare. This means that keeping a hectare of forest standing saves CO2 emissions equivalent to powering 100 homes with electricity for one year.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210825113706.htm
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210825113706.htm
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