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Natural disasters could flip Mass. forests from CO2 sink to source, imperilling state’s net zero plans -study

Published 21:21 on March 7, 2025 / Last updated at 00:21 on March 8, 2025 / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Massachusetts' forests are expected to remain a long-term carbon sink, but hurricanes and land development could significantly weaken their ability to absorb greenhouse gases, according to a state-commissioned study.
Massachusetts' forests are expected to remain a long-term carbon sink, but hurricanes and land development could significantly weaken their ability to absorb greenhouse gases, according to a state-commissioned study.


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