Friday 25 July 2014

Climate change and the soil

CLIMATE SCIENCE
Climate change and the soil
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 24, 2014 - The planet's soil releases about 60 billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere each year, which is far more than that released by burning fossil fuels. This happens through a process called soil respiration. This enormous release of carbon is balanced by carbon coming into the soil system from falling leaves and other plant matter, as well as by the underground activities of plant roots. ... more


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