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Reiterating earlier points, the current hurricane activity aligns with a pattern of quiet seasons, challenging claims of intensification. The ACE index remains well below average, contrary to alarmist expectations, which underscores the importance of relying on actual data over sensationalism.
The Role of CO₂ in Ecosystem Growth
Finally, recent experiments reaffirm that increased CO₂ acts as a plant fertilizer, boosting growth in certain grasses like the South African love grass. Studies from 2001 show an 11.7% growth increase with higher CO₂ concentrations, debunking simplistic narratives that CO₂ is purely a pollutant. Instead, in some contexts, it enhances plant vitality, complicating climate discourse that often emphasizes negative impacts.