113,806 Trees Reveal: U.S. Forests' Stark East-West Divide in Climate Response

By Karmactive Staff Photo Source: US Forest Servicent

U.S. forests are facing contrasting fates due to climate change, with marked differences between the East and West

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In the Western U.S., severe climate impacts have led to a significant decline in forest productivity

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Eastern forests, in contrast, show resilience with slight growth acceleration amid milder climate effects

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Study based on 113,806 tree measurements highlights regional disparities in response to global warming

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Climate change effects, including decreased precipitation, are slowing tree growth in the Western U.S.

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Forests' role as carbon sinks is increasingly threatened, especially in the Western regions

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Researchers emphasize the urgent need for greenhouse gas emissions reduction to mitigate forest productivity decline

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The study calls for global action to preserve forest health and combat climate change

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U.S. Forest Service data provides crucial insights into the long-term impacts of climate change on forests

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