Planet SOS: Can GMO plants stop global warming?
Apart from slashing emissions, scientists are working on solutions including genetically-modified plants that can soak up more carbon dioxide.
27 Nov 2019
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Apart from slashing emissions, scientists are working on solutions including genetically-modified plants that can soak up more carbon dioxide.
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