Summary:
- A new study has found that plants absorb 31% more CO2 than previously thought, suggesting they play a larger role in the global carbon cycle.
- The study used satellite data and advanced modeling techniques to better estimate the amount of CO2 absorbed by plants through photosynthesis, known as gross primary production (GPP).
- The findings have important implications for understanding the Earth's carbon budget and the role of vegetation in mitigating climate change, as plants are a crucial sink for atmospheric CO2.