Mmastodon EnvironmentEnvironment first seen 10 h ago, last 9 h ago, peak #3
Forests lose ability to absorb CO₂ without water, research finds
Original: Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂ https:// theconversation.com/without-wa ter-forests-lose-their-a
A new piece in The Conversation explains that when forests face water stress, they close their stomata to conserve moisture, and in doing so they stop drawing in carbon dioxide, cutting the trees' capacity to act as a carbon sink. The finding is being shared among ecology and climate science readers, underlining how drought weakens one of the planet's main natural defences against rising emissions.
Why now: Concern about drought and climate change is driving attention to research showing water stress disables forests' carbon uptake.
Evidence
- Without water, forests lose their ability to absorb CO₂ https:// theconversation.com/without-wa ter-forests-lose-their-ability-to-absorb-co-289072 # ecology # environment # science # STEM · brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk · 6
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/435970