One of the best current paths to reduce the globe's carbon emissions goes through tropical forests. (scientificamerican.com)
«World CO2 Emissions Set New Record in 2012 at 31.6 Gigatons; On Current Path, World Locks in Dangerous, 2 Degree + Warming Before 2029» Believe. (phys.org)
As a result, 1) there is more thriving and 2) surviving is extended beyond current path. (planet3.org)