Caption: A forest damaged by drought and tree death. Adding carbon dioxide may encourage leaf growth, but it does not protect forests from heat, water scarcity, and pests. Illustration: depositphotos.com.

A green forest with dead trees in it due to drought and damage to the ecosystem

Caption: A forest damaged by drought and tree death. Adding carbon dioxide may encourage leaf growth, but it does not protect forests from heat, water scarcity, and pests. Illustration: depositphotos.com.