Carbon dixiode good for plants

Hard to believe that this is a story. I mean, we are talking ninth grade General Science stuff here.

Higher CO2 levels may be good for plants: German scientists

The dangerous rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may be troubling scientists and world leaders but it could prove to be a boon for plants, German researchers said Tuesday.

Increasing exposure to carbon dioxide appears to boost crop yields, Hans-Joachim Weigel of the Johann Heinrich von Thuenen Institute for rural areas, forestry and fisheries in the central city of Brunswick told AFP.

Of course most reporters didn't take ninth grade General Science. All those facts and stuff....