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That's a cool study. CO2 fertilization is a real phenomenon (with some caveats, which I pointed out some of), but I stand by the characterization that it is mis
by cbkeller 8y ago
That's a cool study. CO2 fertilization is a real phenomenon (with some caveats, which I pointed out some of), but I stand by the characterization that it is misleading to use this to suggest that we shouldn't be concerned about (or consider reversing) anthropogenic CO2 emissions, or to suggest that plants are maladapted and struggling without "CO2 concentrations at least 5-10x the current levels". Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria have had plenty of time to evolve carbon concentrating mechanisms [1] to help offset low atmospheric CO2.
My apologies if that isn't what you were doing.
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2606764/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2606764/
- zerealshadowban 8y agoYou're dishonestly muddying the water, and you know it.
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- zerealshadowban 8y agoWhile it is correct that this one particular comment of mine was inappropriately posted in anger at (perceived) dishonesty, please substantiate your statement that I have posted personal attacks "here and elsewhere".