Forest (IMAGE) Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Caption Forests bind large amounts of CO2 and thus counteract global warming. Credit Photo: Gabi Zachmann, KIT Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.