Why no explosion of plant growth?

[Woodznutz]

With all the co2 in the air one would expect explosive growth of all the flora on earth. Could it be that plants need other nutrients as well, nutrients that are being washed out to sea or depleted from our soils?

Can a smartass layperson ask such questions?

 

[1srelluc]

"Mah Climate Change" thread.....In before the rending of garments, gnashing of teeth, and cries of How Dare You!

 

[Woodznutz]

"Mah Climate Change" thread.....In before the rending of garments, gnashing of teeth, and cries of How Dare You!

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[1srelluc]

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It's usually what these types of threads devolve into.

 

[Woodznutz]

I don't expect many comments.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

With all the co2 in the air one would expect explosive growth of all the flora on earth. Could it be that plants need other nutrients as well, nutrients that are being washed out to sea or depleted from our soils?

Can a smartass layperson ask such questions?

With all the co2 in the air one would expect explosive growth of all the flora on earth.

You've missed it?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

With all the co2 in the air one would expect explosive growth of all the flora on earth. Could it be that plants need other nutrients as well, nutrients that are being washed out to sea or depleted from our soils?

Can a smartass layperson ask such questions?

It only causes floods, drought and fires, don't ask them to explain how; they have consensus

 

[ding]

With all the co2 in the air one would expect explosive growth of all the flora on earth. Could it be that plants need other nutrients as well, nutrients that are being washed out to sea or depleted from our soils?

Can a smartass layperson ask such questions?

Explosive is a subjective term. Increased levels of atmospheric CO2 has led to increased plant growth.

CO2 is making Earth greenerâfor now â Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

A quarter to half of Earth’s vegetated lands has shown significant greening over the last 35 years largely due to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

climate.nasa.gov

 

[Woodznutz]

Explosive is a subjective term. Increased levels of atmospheric CO2 has led to increased plant growth.

CO2 is making Earth greenerâfor now â Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

A quarter to half of Earth’s vegetated lands has shown significant greening over the last 35 years largely due to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

climate.nasa.gov

Did this show up in increased crop yields globally?

 

[ding]

Did this show up in increased crop yields globally?

Don’t know but pot growers routinely pump in CO2 to increase their yield. I believe they pump it in at 2 to 3 times the present atmospheric level.

 

[Woodznutz]

Don’t know but pot growers routinely pump in CO2 to increase their yield. I believe they pump it in at 2 to 3 times the present atmospheric level.

Interesting. Then there's this. Increased CO2 might not be so good for some food crops, less nutrition, more susceptible to pests and disease.

High CO2 Makes Crops Less Nutritious | Nat Geo Food

Climate change could make crops less rich in zinc, iron, and protein, a new study suggests.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

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Interesting. Then there's this. Increased CO2 might not be so good for some food crops, less nutrition, more susceptible to pests and disease.

High CO2 Makes Crops Less Nutritious | Nat Geo Food

Climate change could make crops less rich in zinc, iron, and protein, a new study suggests.

www.nationalgeographic.com

CO2 is apparently evil.

 

[elektra]

Idiocy