Increased Carbon Dioxide Levels in Air Restrict Plants' Ability to Absorb Nutrients (January)

A study of multiple different types of ecosystems in eight different countries has found that the increased amount of carbon dioxide in the environment affects the quality of plants. The higher carbon dioxide levels reduce the amount of nitrogen in plants. Nitrogen accounts for a large part of chlorophyll, which plants use along with sunlight to produce glucose for nutrients. With these reduced amounts of nitrogen, the plants may still grow to average size, but they will not be of good quality or health.

This study has proven yet another negative affect of pollution in our atmosphere. The effects that the lower nitrogen levels have on these plants directly affect us as well.



Link: Increased Carbon Dioxide Levels in Air Restrict Plants' Ability to Absorb Nutrients

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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    It's sad that the level of pollution that is being created is causing such a massive issue to something as crucial as our food sources. This is why it is necessary to keep up with trying to make changes to lessen these effects within our environment.

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2018 at 9:59 PM

    Its a shame that our food and other plant based resources are forced to suffer merely because we as people cant come together and find a way to reduce our carbon footprint, which is now even affecting the food we eat.

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