Carole Adair, University of Vermont (UVM) (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Biodiversity can help -- or hurt -- carbon storage, says new research by Carole Adair of UVM and colleagues. The study finds that biodiversity can boost forest carbon storage, but less so than other factors. Credit UVM Usage Restrictions With credit. 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.