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Forests’ carbon uptake will be compromised by climate change, leaf temperature study suggests

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A new study suggests leaves in forest canopies are not able to cool themselves below the surrounding air temperature, likely meaning trees’ ability to avoid damaging temperature increases, and to pull carbon from the atmosphere, will be compromised in a warmer, drier climate.

Source: ScienceDaily.com