I've often pondered this. If current CO2 levels are such a world catastrophe, why aren't we absolutely overgrown with flora all over the globe? You would think plants would be going bonkers and couldn't be contained. From what I gather we are currently at one of the lower levels of global CO2 based on historical numbers.
How does that even happen? And why doesn’t grass grow like a motherfucker in that particular spot? 😂
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The world is actually greener because of higher CO2
https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2436/co2-is-making-earth-greenerfor-now/
Yep, plants are enjoying a slightly higher level of CO2, a bonus.
Nothing to worry about. CO2 gets consumed rather quickly by oceanic phytoplankton.
Methane is a more dangerous greenhouse effect gas, but I think it's within limits.
Still nice to have around given that we're due for a new little ice age.
Plants have adapted to various environments. Some need tons of sun (cactus). Some need tons of water (seaweed). Changing climate means they have to adapt to the new conditions or move. Plants have no means of locomotion. So many simply die.
Humans need iron to survive. So do we see huge increases in population around piles of scrap metal? It's the same with plants and CO2. There are many other more important factors.