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

Warming may slow forest growth and cut carbon storage by 30%, model shows
Phys.org Thursday 25 June 2026, 21:20 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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