Attacks on a Protective Canopy

Josh Haner, The New York Times

This is a photo essay linked to a New York Times story about climate-related stressors on forests -- including mountain pine beetles, forest fires, forest clearance, and ice storms -- and the importance of protecting forests as an important carbon sink.

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Resource includes a link to a New York Times article, "With the Deaths of Forests, A Loss of Key Climate Protectors", which goes into the science in greater depth. This article is part of a series of articles on the impacts of climate change on the planet. Educators should consider using the articles and their associated media.
Slideshow and its related media and story addresses the importance of the role of forests in the carbon cycle and threats to long-term survival of forests. Comments from expert scientist: If combined with the associated article, "With the Death of Forests, a a Loss of Key Climate Protectors." the slide show is valuable.