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To: Racketeer
It (the AI analysis) uses unadjusted records to argue human CO2—only 4% of the annual carbon cycle—vanishes into oceans and forests within 3 to 4 years, not centuries as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims.

That is entirely correct, but for the fact that I would NOT use the term "vanishes." Some CO2 is sequestered in soil as organic compounds. Those eventually leach out and are carried by streams to the ocean to become calcium carbonate. Some soil carbon is oxidized by the sun. Much of that CO2 eventually burns, as we have seen.

The "fertilization effect" of enriched atmospheric CO2 is not the boon presupposed. It produces broader tree rings, which results in weaker wood. It increases seedling survival rates because it reduces drought stress, that is, until the warm season. There is more snow caught in the branches of denser stands of trees which then sublimates instead of percolating. The result is an increase in decadent fuel. Hence, it is destructive to biodiversity.

I predicted all of that 25 years ago. What it means is that forests, fire, and herbivory and therefore predation must be managed differently. It's high time somebody paid attention.

12 posted on 03/26/2025 9:52:33 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Carry_Okie

I predicted all of that 25 years ago.”

People like yourself should be able to help AI, don’t ya think?


28 posted on 03/26/2025 3:48:51 PM PDT by Racketeer
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