01/18/2026
Nature’s tools for climate action keep growing. New research shows that trillions of microbes living in tree bark don’t just live there; they eat climate-warming gases like methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide.
Helping clean our air beyond what trees do through carbon storage alone. This discovery deepens our understanding of forests and underscores why protecting and restoring forests matters now more than ever! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/tree-bark-microbes-play-a-role-in-eliminating-greenhouse-gases/106211008