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Researchers climb the trees to collect data in the Congo rainforest

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Video. Carbon sink: Where is the world’s most important rainforest?

Updated: 31/03/2023 - 18:18 GMT+2

During the process of photosynthesis, trees naturally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Rainforests act as important 'carbon sinks' stemming global heating.

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