Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows
Friday, November 6, 2009 - 16:21
in Earth & Climate
As the climate gets warmer, arid soils lose nitrogen as gas, reports a new study. That could lead to deserts with even less plant life than they sustain today, say the researchers.
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