News Fresh Today: Increasing Rate of Climate Change Down to Role Played by Soil Microbes

Sunday, 27 April 2014

Increasing Rate of Climate Change Down to Role Played by Soil Microbes

The increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause soil microbes to produce more carbon dioxide, accelerating climate change, according to a new study. Two Northern Arizona University researchers led the study, which challenges previous understanding about how carbon accumulates in soil. Increased levels of CO2 accelerate plant growth, which causes more absorption of CO2 through photosynthesis. Kees Jan van Groenigen, research fellow at the ...