Study finds trees store less carbon than assumed, photosynthesis not always converting to growth

Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Scientists studied 137 sites…

First covered Jun 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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13d Guardian Environment Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests — Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon…

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