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World - / Sep 6, 2026 - Scientists exposed a Wisconsin forest to extra CO₂ for 11 years; productivity rose 39%, but ozone cut gains - A Wisconsin experiment studied forest communities exposed to high carbon dioxide and ozone. Elevated carbon dioxide significantly increased forest productivity and carbon storage over eleven years. Conversely, increased ozone levels reduced forest productivity and ecosystem carbon content. The combined effects showed carbon dioxide stimulating growth and ozone limiting it. These findings highlight forests' complex responses to atmospheric changes.

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World - / Sep 6, 2026 - 'Something much bigger': Trump planning major Middle East reset after Iran war - US President Donald Trump is working on "something much bigger" for the Middle East once the Iran war ends, Axios reported, citing two US officials and other sources. "In recent weeks, the President has held two meetings with senior advisers to

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