HKU Researchers Reveal Hidden Climate Threat: PM2.5 Pollution Undermines Plant Water-Use Efficiency and Carbon Uptake
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
HONG KONG, Aug. 19 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
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HKU Researchers Reveal Hidden Climate Threat: PM2.5 Pollution Undermines Plant Water-Use Efficiency and Carbon Uptake
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Researchers of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have discovered that fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) significantly impairs the ability of plants to efficiently use water and absorb carbon dioxide. Th . . .
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HKU Researchers Reveal Hidden Climate Threat: PM2.5 Pollution Undermines Plant Water-Use Efficiency and Carbon Uptake
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Researchers of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have discovered that fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) significantly impairs the ability of plants to efficiently use water and absorb carbon dioxide. Th . . .