New Research Reveals 31% Increase in Global Plant CO2 Uptake

Recent research published in Nature reveals that global plant carbon dioxide (CO2) uptake has increased by 31%, now estimated at 157 petagrams of carbon annually. This study highlights the critical role of terrestrial ecosystems in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation, utilizing innovative tracking of carbonyl sulfide (OCS) to enhance understanding of photosynthesis. These findings could inform future climate models and policy decisions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.