How long can plants survive on Earth? New model suggests up to 2 billion more years
Researchers have developed a climate model to predict the long-term survival of plants on Earth based on increasing solar luminosity and atmospheric CO2 levels. The study suggests that plants could potentially survive for another 2 billion years, depending on the future of silicate weathering and carbon cycles.
Why it matters
Understanding the long-term habitability of Earth provides critical context for planetary science and the future of biological life in the face of solar evolution.
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Robert Egan
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