❖ The ground-level ozone is significantly hampering the growth of tropical forests.

❖ It is resulting in an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon dioxide remaining uncaptured annually.

❖ This low-lying ozone interferes with plants' ability to absorb carbon dioxide and poses health risks to humans.

❖ The research indicates that the ground-level ozone reduces new yearly growth in tropical forests by an average of 5.1%.

❖ The effect is even more pronounced in certain regions, with Asian tropical forests experiencing a staggering 10.9% loss in new growth.