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Science & ResearchAug 13, 2026

Ancient rise in CO 2 was catastrophic for forests: what that means for today’s plants

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02544-y A widespread dieback of forests due to climate change 56 million years ago has parallels with today.

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02544-y A widespread dieback of forests due to climate change 56 million years ago has parallels with today.

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