The Planet's Second Lung Is in the North: Why Boreal Forests Deserve More Attention

These ecosystems cover an area equivalent to 10% of the Earth's surface, yet remain invisible in the world's most important environmental debates. While the world's eyes often focus on the Amazon, a vast and silent kingdom of conifers stretches across the northern hemisphere, holding vital secrets for the planet's climatic balance. Sometimes, the most important things happen far from the noise. Silent and remote, boreal forests surround the Arct…

A new study calls for greater visibility to be given to these forests that cover 9.3% of the global land surface but remain "big unknown" in relation to tropical forests. UN recalls that the boreal forests surrounding the North Pole are the second lung on the planet and play a role