Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests

A study found that trees may store less carbon than previously believed, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Researchers observed that 36% of carbon uptake in eastern U.S. trees occurred after growth had ceased in late summer. This could impact forest carbon sequestration models, potentially overstating the ability of forests to mitigate climate change.

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