eli5: If plants and trees thrive on Carbon dioxide, and humans are producing more carbon dioxide, does that mean vegetation is benefiting from greenhouse gases? If not, how come?

Question

eli5: If plants and trees thrive on Carbon dioxide, and humans are producing more carbon dioxide, does that mean vegetation is benefiting from greenhouse gases? If not, how come?

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Answer 1

Yes, it increases the plants growth, but it *also changes the weather patterns. A plant may be enjoying more growth, but be killed by unseasonably hot weather too. Carbon level is only one factor.