Extensive reforestation of semi-arid areas won't moderate global warming - study
Surprising new Israeli research finds that afforestation in semi-dry places may even make global warming worse.
The net climatic effect of afforestation of arid areas suitable for planting. In gray - arid areas that are not suitable for planting for various reasons (agricultural areas/urban areas/hot or dry or too cold areas). In red - high heating effect. Yellow - low heating effect. Green - low cooling eff(photo credit: TECHNION/WEIZMANN INSTITUTE)ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICHUpdated:
