http://www.naturallynews.org/science/deforestations-contribution-to-global-co2/ Deforestation is the second largest anthropogenic source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, after fossil fuel combustion. Following a budget reanalysis, the contribution from deforestation is revised downwards, but tropical peatlands emerge as a notable carbon dioxide source. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:17:59 UTC en