Summarised by Centrist
Recent scientific studies suggest that carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels may have reached a “saturation point.” This means little additional warming, but potentially providing benefits to plant growth and global food production.
The research, led by scientists from Taiwan, Austria, and Poland, argues that beyond a certain concentration, typically around 400 parts per million (ppm), CO₂ does not significantly increase global temperatures.
Professor Peng-Sheng Wei’s team from Taiwan found that a rise in CO₂ from 100 to 400 ppm resulted in a “negligibly small” temperature increase of just 0.3°C. This challenges the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) claims of a 3°C rise for doubled CO₂ levels, casting doubt on the scientific basis for “Net Zero” policies.
The CO₂ Coalition, an educational foundation, supports this view, stating, “We like CO₂, so should you,” noting the positive impacts on plant life and agriculture.
According to their research, half of all human CO₂ emissions are rapidly absorbed by the biosphere, leading to what they describe as a “famine-busting” increase in plant growth. This is backed by studies showing that a 1 ppm increase in CO₂ can enhance crop yields by up to 1% for key staples like corn, soybeans, and wheat.
