Ancient leaves help researchers understand future climate

Friday, May 7, 2010 - 05:30 in Earth & Climate

Potential climate change caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide might be better understood by examining fossil plant remains from millions of years ago, according to biogeochemists. The types of carbon within the leaves can serve as a window into past temperatures and environmental conditions...

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