Indirect effects of rising carbon dioxide levels on ecosystems more important than previously thought
Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 05:32
in Earth & Climate
The indirect effects of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, such as changes in soil moisture and plant structure, can have a bigger impact on ecosystems than previously thought Understanding the importance of these indirect effects, in comparison to the direct effects, will improve our understanding of how ecosystems respond to climate change.