Scientists find carbon-dioxide increase helps plants, hurts soil

While problems including hotter temperatures and an increase in pest populations raise concern about the potential effects of global warming and climate change on plants, including corn and soybeans in East Central Illinois, there are supposed to be some advantages as well.

For instance, higher levels of carbon dioxide, which plants use to drive photosynthesis, the process by which they convert the energy from light to sugar to fuel their growth, could result in bigger crops, as well as benefit the soil by adding organic matter to it.

AP Video

Also on this date

• Wendy's back in business on N. Prospect
• St. Joe board readies for construction after graduation
• Tuscola official recommends budget alterations
• Couple to co-chair 2008 United Way drive
• Students repair bikes for kids in need of wheels
• Restrictions in Bement continue amid threat
• AT&T installing cabinets for video services
• Liquor ordinance under review
• Ex-teacher apologizes to victims, families
• Officers meet in Danville today to plan training
• Not easy, but license back after snafu
• UI chancellor, professor elected to group
• Danville still undecided about billing services
• Runners put new track through their paces
• Blazes strike Danville apartment residences a few hours apart
• Veterans medical center gets new chief
• Company set to start construction on new water tank
• Obituaries