The Earth's oceans and land take in about half of all human carbon emissions. This is the planet's natural defence against human-made global warming. But a new study has shown that last year, the hottest year on record, Earth's forests, plants and soil took in almost no carbon from the atmosphere. Now, this is important because as the Earth heats up, scientists are worried that these natural processes, which are essential for fighting climate change, aren't working properly. And we've got a headline that summarises these concerns.
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature's carbon sink failing? And that's from The Guardian, a newspaper in the UK. OK, let's hear that again. This one is from The Guardian in the UK. Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature's carbon sink failing? Now, this headline is about the new study that is worrying scientists.
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