Scientists recently determined that the world has a lot more trees than originally thought.  That’s the good news.  The bad the earth is losing trees at in increasing and alarming rate. Trees are vital to the survival of life on this planet.  Among the many benefits they provide is their ability to serve as a carbon sink.  Chris Mooney of the Washington Post explains what we have recently learned about the loss of the earth’s trees and what it means to us. Continue reading.