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These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone
We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...
The Kenya Times on MSN2h
Kenya Could Save the World as Rare Trees Turn Air Into Stone
Scientists have found that rare trees growing in Kenya can save the world by turning carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air into stone. The finding, presented by researchers from the University of Zurich ...
These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might Just Save the Planet
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...
Fig trees convert atmospheric CO₂ to stone, research reveals
Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...
Science Daily6d
From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change
Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...
Earth.com6d
How fig trees turn parts of themselves to stone
Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...
Some Fig Trees Can Convert Large Amounts of Carbon Dioxide Into Stone: Research
Some fig trees can convert atmospheric CO2 into calcium carbonate, a process known as the oxalate carbonate pathway, ...
The Advocate5d
Tiger, LSU Purple and more: It's fig season. Here are 5 tips to optimize your harvest
Touch the fruit. Not all figs show obvious signs of ripening. Some, including the popular LSU Gold cultivar, remain green ...