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Rainforest study: Scientists now know the temperature at which photosynthesis stops

Grist

Around the world, leaves play a critical central role in staving off the worst impacts of climate change. This story is part of Record High , a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live.

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Trees face extinction, too. What can we do about it?

AGreenLiving

Logging, invasive pests, disease, forest clearance and other types of habitat loss all threaten tree species. Nor is climate change helping. Central and South America lead in number of tree species, followed by tropical parts of Southeast Asia and Africa.