Carbon absorption by forests and grasslands recovered in 2025 after two weak years, helped by good growing conditions. Scientists warn El Niño could cause another sharp fall next year.
01Summary
- 01Forests and grasslands bounced back in 2025 as carbon absorption improved.
- 02The recovery followed two bad years for the land carbon sink.
- 03Favourable growing conditions were behind the rebound.
- 04Researchers warn El Niño could bring another sharp slump next year.
02Why it matters
The land’s ability to absorb carbon affects how much planet-warming gas stays in the atmosphere. A renewed slump would make it harder to slow climate change even if emissions do not rise further.
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