NASA Study Finds Tropical Forests' Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Waning
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The finding comes out of an effort to map where vegetation is emitting and soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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NASA study finds tropical forests' ability to absorb carbon dioxide is waning
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