By one estimate, 5 billion tons of carbon flow from plants
to mycorrhizal fungi annually. Without help from the
fungi, that carbon would likely stay in the atmosphere as
carbon dioxide, the powerful greenhouse gas that is
heating the planet and fueling dangerous weather.

“Keeping this fungal network protected is paramount as
we face climate change,” Dr. Toby Kiers said.
In addition, the biodiversity of underground fungi is a
huge factor in soil health, which is crucial to the world’s
ability to feed itself as the planet warms.

~ New York Times, “Unearthing the Secret Superpowers of Fungus”

Bioluminescent Fungi – Panellus Stipticus – photo by Ylem