Forests: Earth’s Lungs at Risk
Introduction: Breathing is the most basic act of life. We do it without thinking approximately 20,000 times a day. Yet, few people consider where that oxygen comes from. Yes, a portion of it is produced in the ocean, but forests play a massive and often underestimated role in keeping our air breathable. Forests are more than collections of trees they are living, dynamic ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. From absorbing carbon dioxide to releasing oxygen, they form the very…