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environment1 year ago

"Climate Warming Threatens Trees' Carbon Sequestration Abilities"

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that climate change is reducing the effectiveness of trees to filter carbon dioxide, particularly in warmer and drier climates, due to increased photorespiration. This could lead to trees releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming. The impact on trees' ability to mitigate carbon dioxide levels underscores the urgent need to address climate change and its effects on the environment.

via BGR|
#carbondioxide#climatechange#environment
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Unveiling the Ancient Roots: Discovery of the World's Oldest Forest"

Scientists have discovered the world's oldest known forest in Cairo, upstate New York, dating back approximately 386 million years. The forest, which extends over 400 kilometers, was mapped by a team from Binghamton University, New York State Museum, and Cardiff University. It features early plant species such as cladoxylopsids and Achaeopteris trees, as well as an unidentified tree type, all of which reproduced via spores. This discovery provides significant insights into the early ecology of forests and their role in carbon dioxide absorption, marking a pivotal point in Earth's transition to a forested planet.

via indy100|
##ancientforests#biodiversity
science-and-technology2 years ago

"New Techniques Emerge to Trace Water and Signs of Life on Distant Exoplanets"

Researchers from MIT and the University of Birmingham have developed a new method to assess the habitability of exoplanets by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in their atmospheres. Lower levels of CO2 compared to neighboring planets may indicate the presence of liquid water and potential life, as CO2 can be absorbed by oceans or lifeforms. This method, which is immediately applicable with current technology, could also detect biosignatures like oxygen and ozone, offering a renewed hope for identifying life on exoplanets with telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope.

via CTV News|
##astrobiology#carbondioxide