Plants May Absorb More CO2 Than Previously Thought, Slowing Global Warming

Despite the positive findings, researchers stress the need to reduce fossil fuel emissions and protect existing forests.

New research suggests that plants will absorb 20% more carbon dioxide than previously predicted by the end of the century, potentially slowing down global warming.
The study found that plants can adjust to rising temperatures, efficiently absorbing carbon dioxide, producing extra nutrients, and continuing to thrive.
The research indicates that protecting existing forests and restoring degraded ones could be more effective in combating climate change than previously thought.
Despite the findings, the researchers stress the importance of reducing climate-warming fossil fuel emissions.
The study was published in the journal Science Advances and involved researchers from Trinity College Dublin and Western Sydney University.