# Widespread farming practice unexpectedly absorbs CO2

A study in Nature reports that a common agricultural practice acts as an unexpected carbon dioxide sink. This could mean farming removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than previously assumed, affecting climate accounting and policy.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02646-7) — 2026-09-23