Natural carbon storage declines threaten global climate goals, says study

Published 12:13 on March 18, 2025  /  Last updated at 12:13 on March 18, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

The Earth’s ability to naturally store CO2 is declining, in a trend that is exacerbating the global climate crisis and putting international emissions targets at risk, according to a new study.
The Earth’s ability to naturally store CO2 is declining, in a trend that is exacerbating the global climate crisis and putting international emissions targets at risk, according to a new study.


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