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News > Nation
Planting trees in wrong places heats planet – study
By Agence France-Presse
Mar 28, 2024 12:02 am

PARIS: Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), but a new map identifies the best locations to regrow forests and cool the planet.

Trees soak up carbon dioxide and restoring areas of degraded woodlands or planting saplings to boost forest cover is one tool in the fight against climate change.

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