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Faster wood formation matters more than longer growing seasons in a warming climate

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What happened

In non-tropical forests, cold winters hinder tree growth.

There, climate warming prolongs the period during which trees absorb carbon through photosynthesis and store it in wood, known as the growing season.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:40:07 UTC.

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