Are Elephants Aiding Us in Fighting Climate Change?
You probably don't picture a lush, prosperous forest full of tall trees when you hear the phrase, "It looks like a herd of elephants came through here." Because of their size and bulk, elephants are often mistaken for destroyers rather than protectors. However, some populations of elephants have adapted to living in forests, and not only do those forests typically survive, but those elephants and their finicky palates are doing the entire planet—not just the forest—a favor. Carbon sequestration is the cause. One of our most effective weapons in the fight against climate change is carbon sequestration, a term with several meanings. It frequently refers to equipment that purges carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Though it is still in its early stages, engineers have been working to develop this technology.
