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It seems that planting trees is typically a good thing for the environment. Since trees absorb carbon dioxide, they partially balance the emissions that cause climate change. However, if a forest fire breaks out, all of the carbon stored in the world's trees and forests might be burned away and released back into the atmosphere. When trees perish from drought or insect damage, they also stop removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. According to recent research published in the journal Ecology Letters, it is becoming more likely that these dangers will affect forests across the country, making it considerably riskier to rely on forests to absorb carbon emissions. According to William Anderegg, research main author and associate professor at the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences, "U.S. woods could look significantly different by the end of the century." "Serious and frequent fires and other disturbances have a significant influence on our environment...