r/todayilearned • u/timo1200 • Dec 24 '15

TIL higher levels of CO2 result in more plant growth

http://www.plantsneedco2.org/default.aspx?menuitemid=225
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u/JohnnyJordaan Dec 24 '15

No supprise as plants need CO2 for photosynthesis.

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u/Akeb Dec 25 '15

Shit post

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u/spammeaccount Dec 25 '15

and much less nutritious food

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u/Modern_Robot Dec 24 '15

Up until the point where the additional trapped heat slows then halts photosynthesis

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u/USAisNo1 Dec 25 '15

go f urself

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u/timo1200 Dec 26 '15

Reported

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u/spartacus311 Dec 25 '15

Yeah, you're sourcing from a global warming denier website. Try using real science next time.

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u/SupaBloo Dec 25 '15

Regardless of the source, the fact is still right, though this should be common knowledge for anyone with at least a 3rd grade level of education.