As Temperatures Rise, Earth's Soil Is 'Breathing' More Heavily
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
The vast reservoir of carbon stored beneath our feet is entering Earth's atmosphere at an increasing rate, according to a new study in the journal Nature. Blame microbes: When they chew on decaying leaves and dead plants, they convert a storehouse of carbon into carbon dioxide that enters the atmosphere.