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Plant Diversity Loss Threatens Grassland Carbon Absorption by 2050
A recent scientific projection indicates that a substantial loss in plant diversity could severely impair global grasslands. Meadows and pastures worldwide might absorb around 15% less carbon dioxide by midcentury. Maintaining rich biodiversity is essential for sustaining ecological functions like photosynthesis and carbon sequestration. Without proactive conservation, vital natural carbon sinks could weaken significantly.