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Elevated ozone levels threaten tropical forests’ role in climate mitigation, researchers warn

Published 14:01 on September 22, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:04 on September 22, 2024  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, South & Central, Voluntary

Rising ground-level ozone levels are significantly reducing the productivity of tropical forests, undermining their ability to act as a crucial carbon sink, researchers warn.
Rising ground-level ozone levels are significantly reducing the productivity of tropical forests, undermining their ability to act as a crucial carbon sink, researchers warn.


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