Increased Levels Of CO2 Actually Making Earth Greener
- 8 years ago
A new study has found that Earth is becoming greener with vegetation due to increased CO2 levels; however, researchers warn that the downsides of greenhouse gases still outweigh the apparent benefits.
Higher amounts of carbon dioxide on Earth have resulted in a surprising consequence.
According to a recent study conducted by an international team, the planet is getting greener as a result of a phenomenon called “CO2 fertilization.”
In fact, a BBC report about the research notes, “if the extra green leaves prompted by rising CO2 levels were laid in a carpet, it would cover twice the continental USA.”
Higher amounts of carbon dioxide on Earth have resulted in a surprising consequence.
According to a recent study conducted by an international team, the planet is getting greener as a result of a phenomenon called “CO2 fertilization.”
In fact, a BBC report about the research notes, “if the extra green leaves prompted by rising CO2 levels were laid in a carpet, it would cover twice the continental USA.”