As Co2 Levels Rise, Old Amazon Trees Are Getting Bigger
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Research shows that old Amazon trees are growing bigger as CO2 levels rise, indicating forests may be more resilient than previously thought, with commenters generally welcoming this finding as a positive sign.
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bofadeez
2 months ago
2 repliesProof that forests are more resilient and responsive to co2 than previous models assumed.
1970-01-01
about 2 months ago
So this is proof of that, sure. It is also proof of trees not withering at hotter temps. You cannot increase CO2 without increasing the temperature. At some point, it will be too hot.
jvanderbot
about 2 months ago
This is the first I've heard that people thought trees would somehow suffer in higher co2 environments.
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