Absorption being challenged as deforestation in South America and Africa becomes severe

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Despite widespread forest loss from logging and wildfires, overall carbon dioxide absorption has risen as warmer temperatures stimulate plant growth in colder climates.

JUNYA IWAI

TOKYO — Even as forests shrink in many parts of the world due to logging and wildfires, their total carbon dioxide absorption is increasing as warmer temperatures spur photosynthesis in colder regions.