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Ozone Pollution and Tropical Forest Growth
September 19 , 2024
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- The ground-level ozone is significantly hampering the growth of tropical forests.
- It is resulting in an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon dioxide remaining uncaptured annually.
- This low-lying ozone interferes with plants' ability to absorb carbon dioxide and poses health risks to humans.
- The research indicates that the ground-level ozone reduces new yearly growth in tropical forests by an average of 5.1%.
- The effect is even more pronounced in certain regions, with Asian tropical forests experiencing a staggering 10.9% loss in new growth.
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