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A new study identifies 195 million hectares globally as optimal for reforestation. Restoring these areas could remove 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ per year from the atmosphere.

www.nature.com /articles/s41467-025-59799-8

cross-posted from: https://lemmit.online/post/6054530

A new study identifies 195 million hectares globally as optimal for reforestation without harming people or wildlife. Restoring these areas could remove 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ per year—equivale...

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Original Title: A new study identifies 195 million hectares globally as optimal for reforestation without harming people or wildlife. Restoring these areas could remove 2.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ per year—equivalent to the annual emissions of the European Union.

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