New research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia's soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2), unless action is taken. Soil helps to keep the planet cool by absorbing carbon, however as the climate gets warmer its ability to retain carbon decreases -- and in some instances can start to release some carbon back into the air.
Climate change will see Australia's soil emit CO2 and add to global warming." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 26 March 2024. <www.sciencedaily.com
Earth’s soil contains large stocks of carbon — even more carbon than in the atmosphere. A significant portion of this soil carbon is in organic form , called soil organic ...
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