The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
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Oliver Milman
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A new study of 56-million-year-old fossilized leaves suggests that rapid carbon emissions cause forests to collapse rather than flourish. The findings challenge claims that fossil fuel pollution provides a 'greening' benefit to the planet.
Dead trees near Mammoth Lakes, California, in 2022. Dead trees near Mammoth Lakes, California, in 2022. Climate crisis Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’ Study of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollution
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