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Posted Sun Jun 8 2014: from University of Edinburgh: Saving trees in tropics could cut emissions by one-fifth, study shows http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1402237131 Reducing deforestation in the tropics would significantly cut the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere -- by as much as one-fifth -- research shows. In the first study of its kind, scientists have calculated the amount of carbon absorbed by the world's tropical forests and the amounts of greenhouse gas emissions created by loss of trees, as a result of human activity. [Read more stories about: carbon emissions, carbon sinks, climate impacts, forests] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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