Scientists Calculated When The Last Plants on Earth Will Die
Planetary scientists have used 3D climate modeling to estimate that Earth's plant life could persist for another 1.87 billion years. The study accounts for the Sun's increasing brightness and changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
Why it matters
Understanding the long-term viability of the biosphere provides context for planetary evolution and the ultimate limits of life on Earth.
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) If potted plants always seem to die under your care, you can take solace in knowing that plantkind as a whole will probably survive for a very long time.
The report is based on scientific research and presents findings without political or social bias.
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