Earth Sciences

Geographic range of plants drives long-term climate change

K. Gurung, K. J. Field, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Khushboo Gurung, Katie J. Field, Sarah A. Batterman, Simon W. Poulton, and Benjamin J. W. Mills explores how plant geographic range significantly influences long-term climate change. Discover how limited ranges on the arid Pangaea supercontinent led to higher atmospheric CO2 levels, and how increased continental dispersion enhanced carbon fixation. A fascinating look at the often overlooked role of vegetation in climate dynamics!