China's forests with the greatest tree diversity were better at keeping carbon in the soil as temperatures rose, scientists found, because soil microbes released less carbon and stored more in biomass
Published on: July 4, 2026, 7:21 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Rest of World News: A recent study reveals that forests with a higher diversity of tree species in China are better at storing carbon in the soil despite rising temperatures, thanks to more efficient soil microbes. This research emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in climate change mitigation and forest management strategies.
