A comprehensive analysis of global satellite imagery has brought forward a critical factor in global warming models, proving that forest fragmentation is just as dangerous as total deforestation. The study highlights that when continuous tropical and temperate forests are divided into smaller, isolated patches, the microclimate shifts drastically, causing local surface temperatures to rise significantly. Interestingly, the effect reverses in high-altitude boreal forests, where broken canopies expose snow cover that reflects sunlight. Environmental scientists urge that future climate preservation pacts must track forest continuity alongside absolute tree cover.
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