However, the researchers stress that this should not be viewed as a positive outcome of climate change, as rising temperatures continue to threaten ecosystems and biodiversity

However, the researchers stress that this should not be viewed as a positive outcome of climate change, as rising temperatures continue to threaten ecosystems and biodiversity

The IITM study predicts the Western Ghats will become India's key carbon sink by 2100, despite rising temperatures threatening biodiversity and ecosystems in the region.