Science October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM

The land’s ability to store carbon has bounced back after two bad years

New Scientist

Carbon absorption by forests and grasslands bounced back in 2025 thanks to favourable growing conditions, but El Niño could lead to another sharp slump next year

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