Surprise! We thought trees emitted methane, but instead they absorb it… (What else don’t we know?) «...

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Summary:

- The article discusses a surprising new finding that trees absorb methane instead of emitting it, contrary to previous scientific beliefs.
- Researchers have discovered that trees and other plants have a previously unknown ability to take up methane from the atmosphere, which challenges the assumption that they are a significant source of methane emissions.
- This discovery highlights the need for more research to fully understand the complex role of plants and trees in the global carbon and methane cycles, as well as the potential implications for climate change models and mitigation strategies.

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