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A new study suggests trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.
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US, eastern US, California
Who
Mukund Palat Rao, carbon cycle scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University
What
A new study suggests trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT · 5h 34m ago
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US, eastern US, California ·
Why
Researchers found trees stopped growing months before photosynthesis stopped, challenging assumptions that photosynthesis consistently couples with growth.
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This finding indicates that current Earth system models might overestimate future forest carbon sequestration, potentially reducing the expected effectiveness of forests as a defense against climate breakdown.
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- Health & Science5h 34m agoA study suggests that trees may not store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.Open article
- Health & Science5h 34m agoA new study indicates that trees may store less planet-heating carbon than anticipated, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.Open article
- Health & Science5h 34m agoA study suggests trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.Open article