A new scientific study shows how periods of drought affect photosynthesis throughout the course of the day. The study found that plants in regions that are typically dry increase their CO2 intake during the morning hours during a heat wave and decrease photosynthesis in the mid-day and afternoon. Researchers analyzed data from new-generation geostationary satellites.
According to a leading conservation research organization, 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are on the verge of extinction, and 41% of ecosystems are on the verge of collapse.