Warming may slow forest growth and cut carbon storage by 30%, model shows

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Jun 25, 2026, 5:20 pm125 ptsTrending
Forests and land play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, but current models and forecasts don't incorporate a surprising ecological discovery: Despite more available carbon, climate change and warmer temperatures are slowing forest growth.

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