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Scientists may have discovered a carbon sink in the South Island

Otago Daily TimesThe PostRNZStuffThe PressWaikato TimesTuesday 17 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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NIWA scientists have identified a potential carbon sink located in the South Island. Researchers suggest that native forests may be capturing more carbon than expected, though further study is required to confirm the discovery.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Tue 17 Jun 2025, 9:01pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 10 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Carbon sink possibly found in the South Island (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post via RNZ

    Scientists may have found a big, mysterious carbon sink in the South Island (opens in new tab)

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