On the recordJanuary 27, 2009
As a rule of thumb, the amount of carbon now sequestered in trees and forests around the world is roughly equal to twice the amount that is in the atmosphere.
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congress.govAs a rule of thumb, the amount of carbon now sequestered in trees and forests around the world is roughly equal to twice the amount that is in the atmosphere.
Gore discusses the importance of carbon sequestration in trees and forests.
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