Alarming Trend: Colorado’s Forests Are Releasing More Carbon Than They Absorb

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Alarming Trend: Colorado’s Forests Are Releasing More Carbon Than They Absorb

Due to tree mortality from insects, disease, and wildfires, Colorado’s forests now emit more carbon than they absorb. A new Forest Carbon Inventory tracks these changes, providing valuable data for policymakers and forest managers. Colorado’s forests store vast amounts of carbon, but in recent years, they have released more carbon than they absorbed, primarily due [...]