Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study reveals that Australia's forests have declined significantly over the past 30 years, contributing to a troubling trend of deforestation and forest degradation. The country's extensive deforestation for agriculture has been a major driver of carbon emissions.
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- Study highlights Australia’s troubling role in global forest carbon decline Griffith University · Jul 17, 2024 · first to report
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