The Congo Basin: Earth's vital carbon vault
The Congo Basin's largely untouched rainforests are a massive carbon reservoir, storing billions of tons essential for stabilizing Earth's climate and preserving biodiversity.
The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest rainforest, stores an astonishing 25 to 30 billion metric tons of carbon. This vast ecosystem, covering 3.7 million square kilometers across six Central African countries, acts as a crucial carbon sink, primarily within its trees, soils, and extensive peatlands.
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