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In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that new-growth rainforests can absorb 11 times as much atmospheric carbon versus old-growth forest. Secondary forests as they are sometimes called…

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World heritage forests burn as global tragedy unfolds in Tasmania

February 4, 2016
Staff Writer

OOTBS Thought: A true tragedy to lose 1,000 year old trees, potentially forever. Hopefully a quick drenching will squash the fires before engulfing the entire forest. Original story below. Devastating…