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The key line for those who don't read the article: "Scientists say that global greening since the early 1980s may have reduced global warming by as much as 0.2° to 0.25° Celsius (0.36° to 0.45° Fahrenheit). In other words, the world would be even warmer than it is if not for the surge in plant growth."

The surge in plant growth is a result of increased amount of CO2 in the air as a result of anthropogenic activity. Quirky systems we have on the planet.

Other key piece of the pie - we need to reduce CO2e emissions to ensure habitability of the planet. I.e. our effects >> global greening effects.

parent boringg 5 years ago

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