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Yes, more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere helps plants grow, but it's no excuse to downplay climate change
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Soils or plants will absorb more CO2 as carbon levels rise, but not both - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - UAB Barcelona
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New study undercuts favorite climate myth 'more CO2 is good for plants' | Climate science scepticism and denial | The Guardian
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Carbon dioxide now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Yes, more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere helps plants grow, but it's no excuse to downplay climate change
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