Forest phenomena are both effect and cause of global warming.- 20 Jun 2008 | |
Forest phenomena are both effect and cause of global warming. VOICE: Dr. Vesala and his team study Finland’s high-latitude Boreal region, where climate change effects are magnified. In a new study, they found that the forests there were not only responding but also adding to the warming of the atmosphere. Dr. Timo Vesala: So as the air temperatures increased, soil temperature is following it. And in higher temperatures, in the warm autumn and winters, the natural CO2 emissions, from the soil, from the decomposition of organic material, litter and so on, they are at elevated levels. VOICE: In the springtime growing season, the trees are able to absorb more carbon dioxide through a process called photosynthesis. However, Dr. Vesala found that autumn droughts, prolonged by a changed climate, actually reverse these good effects. Dr. Timo Vesala: Because there wasn’t really water, the trees were really shutting down their photosynthesis. And this normal forest which should take up the carbon, it was in fact releasing it, and quite a lot. In fact the numbers are even comparable to the anthropogenic, human-induced emissions of CO2. VOICE: In other words, with global atmospheric temperatures on the rise, the Arctic soil and forests are now a source of greenhouse gas. Dr. Vesala hopes that someday the atmosphere won’t have to be so complex, stating some simple advice to help make that happen: Dr. Timo Vesala: Take into account the future in everyday living and planning. VOICE: We thank Dr. Vesala and his team for their research and efforts to communicate the changes occurring in nature around us. May our actions be guided by these scientific findings in making new changes for the better. UN reports highest increase in refugees due to climate change. Our deep appreciation, United Nations and Mr. Nuttall, for your observations of warning. May we all make global warming a top priority to safeguard the welfare of people and the environment. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article4159923.ece, http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0806/S00400.htm, http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/18/2277891.htm We are grateful for your dedicated work, international scientists, to bring us these vital facts. May we all realize the urgent situation of our planet and work together quickly to halt global warning. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7461707.stm Our sincere appreciation, Dr. Paton, for your vital endeavor to save the remaining plants and animal species from further extinction. With God’s blessings, may all nations work together to stem climate change and restore all diverse wildlife to its wondrous beauty. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/18/2277949.htm?section=justin; http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080618114738.htm |
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