Earth's Plant Life Could Survive for Another 1.87 Billion Years, Study Finds

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New research suggests Earth's vegetative biosphere could support plant life for approximately 1.8 to 1.87 billion years, significantly longer than previous estimates.
The extended timeline is due to a more sophisticated understanding of how a brightening sun and decreasing carbon dioxide will impact photosynthesis.

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New research suggests Earth's vegetative biosphere could support plant life for approximately 1.8 to 1.87 billion years, significantly longer than previous estimates. The extended timeline is due to a more sophisticated understanding of how a brightening sun and decreasing carbon dioxide will impact photosynthesis.

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