Many of the world's forests appear to be making a comeback, with some areas more thickly wooded than they have been for many years. A new study shows a 15-year increase in forests, which give off oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide which scientists believe causes global climate change. Carbon dioxide released from cars and power plants collects in the upper atmosphere and prevents heat from escaping Earth."The forests of Earth's two most populated nations no longer increase atmospheric carbon concentration: China's forests are expanding; India's have reached equilibrium - these changes are due in large part to urban migration, agricultural yield increases and reforestation policies," the report said.
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I'm delighted to hear this, let's hope it stays that way. I am concerned about the rain forests though which I believe is becoming depleted, cut down to make way for sugar cane which is then used for biofuels, as well as sugar.
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