Climate crisis making autumn leaves fall earlier, study finds

Report suggests tree growth will not store nearly as much carbon as scientists hopedGlobal heating appears to be making trees drop their leaves earlier, according to new research, confounding the idea that warmer temperatures delay the onset of autumn.The finding is important because trees draw huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and therefore play a key role in managing the climate.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Trees and forests Climate change Environment Greenhouse gas emissions Science Europe World news Source Type: news