How forests cool the planet
This note points to writing on forests acting as heat pumps that cool the planet through biophysical processes, not only carbon storage.
Why it matters: tree cover decisions change local and regional climate services as well as carbon budgets.
Follow the linked essay for mechanisms. Readers should value forests for cooling and moisture cycling, not only as offsets on a spreadsheet.
How Can Forests Cool the Planet? They Work As Heat Pumps! (substack.com)