Warmer ecosystems could absorb less atmospheric carbon dioxide
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 09:36
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- Research by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London has found that a predicted rise in global temperature of 4°C by 2100 could lead to a 13% reduction in ecosystems' ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
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