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April 13, 2026 | Source: Science Daily | by University of Leicester
New research has delivered a stark warning about a major change in Africa’s forests. Once a crucial part of the fight against climate change, these forests are now releasing more carbon than they absorb.
The findings come from an international study published in Scientific Reports, led by scientists from the National Centre for Earth Observation at the Universities of Leicester, Sheffield and Edinburgh. The research shows that forests across the continent, long known for pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, have reversed course and are now contributing to emissions.
This shift began after 2010 and highlights the growing urgency for stronger global efforts to protect forests. It also comes at a time when forest conservation was a key topic at the COP30 Climate Summit held last week in Brazil.
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