Summary
A 37-year study revealed that forest soils, when warmed by 5°C, began releasing carbon in the fourth decade due to microbial decomposition of stable soil organic matter, contributing to a stronger climate feedback loop.
Forest Soils Release Carbon After Decades of Warming, Intensifying Climate Feedback
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15 July 2026 at 7:19 pm
Forest Soils Release Carbon After Decades of Warming, Intensifying Climate Feedback
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