New study shows average size of trees in Amazon rainforest has been growing by 3.2% each decade, a phenomenon directly linked to rising CO₂ levels

A new study shows that the average size of trees in the Amazon has been growing by 3.2% each decade, a phenomenon directly linked to rising CO₂ levels.

"CO₂ isn't killing the forest—it's feeding it."

"The planet overall is greener. More CO₂, more growth, more life."

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