Quick Summary: Trees in Maryland are growing faster than they have in the last two centuries, and CO2 seems to be the new steroid. Nutrients usually sustain life--until they flood the water, creating harmful algal blooms and dead zones.

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Trees in Maryland are growing faster than they have in the last two centuries, and CO2 seems to be the new steroid. Nutrients usually sustain life--until they flood the water, creating harmful algal blooms and dead zones. Mangroves cover a tiny part of the Earth's surface but lock up vast amounts of “blue carbon”.

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  • Trees in Maryland are growing faster than they have in the last two centuries, and CO2 seems to be the new steroid.
  • Nutrients usually sustain life--until they flood the water, creating harmful algal blooms and dead zones.
  • Mangroves cover a tiny part of the Earth's surface but lock up vast amounts of “blue carbon”.
  • But they're under attack from pollution, invasive species, and the steady march of ...

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