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Study shows hot leaves can't catch carbon from the air. It's bad news for rainforests—and Earth

Rising temperatures will severely affect the ability of tropical forests to photosynthesize, reducing their role in mitigating global warming and exacerbating climate change.
Photosynthetic rates dropped by an average of 35% in warmed leaves compared to non-warmed controls, indicating a significant impact on all species.
The findings suggest a weakened pulse of water exchange in tropical systems, with significant implications for the global water cycle.
Protecting rainforest biodiversity is crucial as not all species are equally vulnerable, offering some hope for resilience in a warming world.

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Africa: Study Shows Hot Leaves Can't Catch Carbon From the Air. It's Bad News for Rainforests

Analysis - On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest - a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green.

3 months ago·South Africa

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Study shows hot leaves can't catch carbon from the air. It's bad news for rainforests—and Earth

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest—a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Study shows hot leaves can’t catch carbon from the air. It’s bad news for rainforests – and Earth

An experiment in the Daintree rainforest found the rate of photosynthesis in leaves warmed by 4°C dropped by an average of 35% compared to non-warmed controls.

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NAU research shows only 25% of tropical rainforests remain intact

A new study involving NAU found that 75% of tropical rainforests are degraded, threatening thousands of species. The facts will alarm you. A groundbreaking global study has revealed an alarming reality for the world’s tropical rainforests: only 25% remain in high-integrity condition, posing a severe threat to thousands of animal species. This comprehensive assessment, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, combines adv…

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Study shows hot leaves can’t catch carbon from the air. It’s bad news

Rising temperatures lead to reduced carbon uptake and decreased water loss from tropical forests, which has significant implications for climate change and the global water cycle.

3 months ago·Singapore

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Hot leaves can’t catch carbon from air, it’s bad news for Earth

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest – a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green. Stepping into the forest can feel like stepping back in time. It contains many ancient plant families dating back to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. The air is warm and thick with humidity, carrying the earthy scent of wet leaves and soil. Sunlight filters through the …

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