Either way, the changes in our environment present a frightening prospect for many. On the other hand, it is argued that people will modify their lifestyles to suit the changing climate, as they have done in the past. Farmers in particular have a long history of adapting crops and growing patterns to accommodate climatic and economic changes. It is possible that this group could even profit from the Greenhouse Effect. The increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may have a beneficial effect on agriculture, boosting crop growth and output.
Plants use carbon dioxide to grow, absorbing it through the photosynthesis process.
Higher concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could enhance the growth rate of plants, making agriculture more efficient. A greater output of food crops could result - essential if earth's growing population is to be fed. The rate at which we burn fossil fuels and the rate at which processes on land and sea can absorb the carbon this generates. The role of forest management is paramount in this process. Some people see forestry as an enemy in the push to conserve the planet.