Carbon Sink Uncertainty: How Diseased Trees and Ocean 'Blind Spots' Challenge Climate Models

New research reveals that trees suffering from heart rot disease emit methane, potentially transforming vital carbon sinks into greenhouse gas sources. Simultaneously, UNESCO warns of a critical lack of data regarding the ocean's ability to absorb carbon, suggesting current climate predictions may be significantly skewed.

Nguyen Van Minh

February 25, 2026297 views

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