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Conor's avatar

Yes, we should celebrate that -despite all of our impacts- the Earth’s natural ecosystems are absorbing a significant amount of our carbon pollution! Unfortunately the future of these carbon sinks is by no means assured - even in the US, there is continuing deforestation.

Also, it’s interesting that another recent study, with similar conclusions about CO2 fertilization for the entire Earth, was interpreted by many as evidence that rising CO2 and climate change is actually good for the planet! Something to watch out for….

The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989423004262

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Boyce Upholt's avatar

Gabe, thanks as always for your great work! Curious if you have any academic studies at hand about the impacts of private v. public ownership on forest health...

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