Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 4, January 2026. SignificanceThis study highlights the Taklamakan Desert’s emerging and previously underappreciated role in the global carbon cycle. By revealing how human-led afforestation can transform hyperarid landscapes into functioning carbon sinks, it demonstrates …
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: February 24, 2026 10:22 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
429.9 ppm
+17.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1946.47 ppb
+6.49
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year