Climate change is occurring as a result of human activity.
Greenhouse gases are being emitted into the atmosphere,
primarily from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil or
gas, to meet the needs of our modern lifestyles. Everyday things
we take for granted – such as the heating and lighting in our
homes, or our transportation systems – all release carbon
dioxide into the atmosphere. Even the products we buy, from
carpets to computers, produce emissions during their manufacture
and transportation. Trees and woodlands play a crucial role in
regulating our climate. They remove carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere, storing it as carbon through the biochemical process
of photosynthesis. Because they are such large organisms, trees
are capable of absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon
through this process. The carbon is held in the trunk, branches,
leaves and roots of each tree, and even in the forest soil. A
single tree can hold up to 4 tonnes of carbon. Scroll down for
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