How inland waters 'breathe' carbon—and what it means for global systems
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 16:20
in Earth & Climate
For a long time, scientists evaluating the global carbon cycle considered rivers and streams akin to pipes, channeling carbon and other solutes from the land to the sea. Today, however, scientists know that along the way these inland waters also "breathe" carbon and other gases into the atmosphere.