Increase in CO2 has not stimulated growth of tropical trees

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 09:30 in Earth & Climate

Since the start of the industrial revolution in 1850, atmospheric CO2 levels have increased by about 40%. However, contrary to expectations, the growth of tropical trees has not increased as a result. The prediction that tropical forests would help to slow down climate change therefore appears to be too optimistic, according to research performed at Wageningen University and published in the scientific journal Nature Geoscience.

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