Two-thirds of Tropical Forests ‘Under Threat in Next Decade’

Tropical forests can develop resistance to a warmer climate, but 71 per cent will come under threat in the next decade if global average temperatures reach two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a new study warns. Forest-dependent communities and the global climate will be affected if tropical forests are further degraded, experts say. Led by … Continue reading Two-thirds of Tropical Forests ‘Under Threat in Next Decade’