CO2 drawdown from weathering maximized at moderate erosion rates
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study found that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) drawdown from chemical weathering of rocks is limited to a narrow range of moderate erosion rates. This has significant implications for understanding the constraints of weathering-mediated CO2 drawdown and resolving conflicting data on its impact on the climate.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide drawdown from rock weathering processes has its limits American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 7, 2024 · first to report
- Rock weathering and climate: Low-relief mountain ranges are largest carbon sinks Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · Mar 7, 2024
- Are mountains carbon dioxide sources or sinks? New study finds they can be both Colorado State University · Mar 8, 2024