Extreme Heat Disrupts Photosynthesis Across 57M Hectares of Tropical Forests

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Tropical forests are increasingly surpassing critical temperature thresholds that impair their ability to photosynthesize efficiently. An estimated 57 million hectares of these forests are already affected by excessive heat levels. The elevated temperatures reduce trees' capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon, weakening a key natural buffer against climate change. Scientists project that heat-stressed forest areas will expand significantly in the future. While some tree species may adapt to rising temperatures, the pace of such adaptation remains unclear.

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