Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing

According to ScienceDaily, oak trees continue absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth phase ends—a finding that challenges the scientific assumption that photosynthesis and wood production go hand in hand. Instead, trees keep pulling carbon from the atmosphere even when they're not actively building new growth. The discovery could reshape climate forecasts: scientists may need to revise how much carbon forests can store as the planet warms.

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