A new study reveals that forest structure, tree species evenness, and terrain slope jointly influence how carbon is divided among living vegetation, forest litter, and soil. The research found that soil contained the largest share of total carbon in most locations, while vegetation stored more carbon than soil in several plots.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalEnvironmental and Biogeochemical Processes·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2026
A new pantropical carbon database synthesizes data from 146 studies to better understand the effects of forest degradation and regeneration on the global carbon cycle. The study reveals that degraded forests recover faster than fully cleared land, accumulating more above-ground carbon over time.
SourceGFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung·JournalScience Advances·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 3, 2026
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Researchers track ancient carbon's path in sea and its uptake by microorganisms, revealing a 30% biomass share. Photosynthesis also plays a role in assimilating hydrothermal carbon, but only a small proportion remains in the local ecosystem.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateMar 9, 2026
Dr. Seth Zippel has made significant contributions to the understanding of air-sea interaction, surface gravity waves, and boundary-layer turbulence through innovative field experiments and novel observational techniques. He is recognized for his impact on ocean mixing, weather and climate prediction, and offshore wind energy assessments.
A new study has found that the ocean's ability to absorb CO2 is stronger than previously assumed, with air bubbles playing a key role in this process. The research suggests that the ocean absorbed around 0.3-0.4 petagrams more carbon per year, about 15% more than previous estimates.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 18, 2025
A new study found that marine heatwaves impact the base of ocean food webs, changing carbon cycling in the process. However, the effects of the two heatwaves were not consistent, with one causing a 'conveyor belt' to jam and increasing the risk of carbon returning to the atmosphere.
SourceMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 6, 2025
A new study suggests that the Earth's carbon cycle can overcorrect and plunge the planet into an ice age if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. The researchers found that in a warmer world with enhanced algae growth, the oceans lose oxygen, leading to a feedback loop that consumes more carbon.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScience·DateSep 30, 2025
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Researchers at UC Riverside discovered a carbon burial process in the ocean that can cause Earth's temperature to overshoot and cool down, potentially triggering an ice age. The study suggests that the planet's thermostat is not functioning as expected due to changes in atmospheric oxygen levels.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalScience·DateSep 25, 2025
A new study found that land and ocean weathering processes are linked, influencing the amount of carbon stored or released into the atmosphere. The research proposes a continuum approach to studying weathering reactions on both land and in the ocean.
SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateSep 15, 2025
Bank filtration (BF) was shown to effectively enhance the permeate quality of gravity-driven membrane (GDM) filtration by removing turbidity, particulate organic matter, and micropollutants. This pretreatment also improved membrane stability and increased stable flux, making it a promising strategy for treating polluted source water.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateApr 23, 2025
A new study from the University of Illinois has rigorously sampled nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions from commercial corn and soybean fields under practical management scenarios over multiple years. The dataset reveals that nitrous oxide emissions are highly variable, with hot spots moving around the field, making it challengi...
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAgriculture Ecosystems & Environment·DateApr 21, 2025
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A new study led by Colorado State University found that agricultural nitrogen fertilizer is the primary cause of seasonal carbon cycle swings. This discovery adds to scientific understanding of the carbon cycle and could help inform climate change mitigation strategies.
SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 4, 2025
A new study found that 34% of the Arctic-boreal zone is now a source of carbon, with fires and microbial activity contributing to emissions. The research provides a comprehensive assessment of carbon fluxes in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring these processes.
SourceWoodwell Climate Research Center·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 21, 2025
Researchers at UMass Amherst have estimated carbon dioxide emissions from inland waters to 22 million US lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Their new modeling approach reveals previous methods may have overestimated CO2 emissions by as much as 25%.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalAGU Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 4, 2024
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Soil carbon dioxide emissions are more sensitive to climate warming in permafrost-collapsed areas, releasing about 5.5 times more CO2 than non-collapsed areas. The study found that thermokarst formation increases the temperature sensitivity of CO2 release.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 30, 2024
Researchers found that weathering in the region leads to an overall CO2 uptake, but near-surface processes only determine the CO2 balance in areas with a thick and cold crust. In contrast, the western side of the Central Apennines is a significant CO2 emitter due to deep-seated outgassing from carbonate rocks.
SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2024
China's karst inorganic carbon storage plays a significant role in mitigating climate change, with a calculated Concentration and Storage of Carbonate Sink Form (CCSF) of 22.76 t CO2 km-2 a-1. The CCSF varies by region, with higher values in the southern karst area due to high water and heat flux.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateApr 8, 2024
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Research reveals that low-relief mountain ranges with moderate erosion rates have the highest CO2 capture through silicate weathering. In contrast, high-eroded regions release more CO2 due to faster carbonate and sulfide weathering. These findings suggest a complex relationship between erosion rates and the carbon cycle.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalScience·DateMar 7, 2024
A team of researchers proposes a new method to track the elusive origins of CO2 emissions from streams, accounting for 60% of emissions under alkaline conditions. Using carbonate buffering, scientists can better understand the balance of CO2, water, and carbonate in stream systems.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·DateFeb 27, 2024
The biological carbon pump is crucial for regulating atmospheric CO2 levels, but focusing solely on export flux neglects ocean circulation's impact. Changes in ocean circulation under climate change lead to increased storage of biologically produced CO2 in the interior ocean.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 10, 2024
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A recent study found that climate warming is altering carbon flow and food web dynamics in Arctic tundra and boreal forest ecosystems, with fungi replacing plants as the main energy source for animals. This shift has significant implications for ecosystem function and animal responses to climate change.
SourceUSDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJan 3, 2024
A recent study found that warming in Northern ecosystems leads to a massive loss of carbon in the soil, with up to 40% released into the atmosphere within years after warming. The research team also discovered that plant productivity becomes nitrogen limited under warming conditions, reducing the ecosystem's ability to store carbon.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 18, 2023
Researchers develop new approach to quantify respiration and its temperature sensitivity in terrestrial ecosystems. Their findings suggest lower temperature sensitivities than previously thought, but caution that natural components alone cannot mitigate climate change.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 15, 2023
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Scientists warn that tropical forests' capacity to act as a carbon sink is declining due to persistent drought. The study found that soil nutrients play a significant role in carbon storage and release, contradicting previous models. Researchers are urging action to address emissions and increase carbon sequestration initiatives.
SourceColorado State University·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2023
A new study challenges the notion that restoring coastal vegetation like mangroves and seagrass can significantly remove CO2 from the atmosphere. The review highlights seven reasons why blue carbon accounting is uncertain, including high variability in carbon burial rates and vulnerability to climate change.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalFrontiers in Climate·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 28, 2022
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that key parts of the global carbon cycle used to track movement of carbon dioxide in the environment are not correct. The estimate of how much carbon dioxide plants pull from the atmosphere is critical to accurately monitor and predict the amount of climate-changing gases in the atmosphere.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 1, 2022
Researchers found that bilobalide, an active ingredient in Ginkgo biloba extract, protects the heart from ischemic injuries by preserving ATP generation and enhancing metabolic flux. The study suggests that bilobalide may provide a new herbal therapy for treating myocardial ischemia.
SourceCactus Communications·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 24, 2022
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Tropical seagrass meadows may not be as effective in absorbing carbon dioxide as previously believed. According to a new study, some of these ecosystems actually release more CO2 into the atmosphere than they store. This finding is significant for accurately calculating their climate protection potential.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Hereon·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
Recent advances in radiocarbon knowledge have improved our understanding of climate processes, solar activity, geophysics, and the carbon cycle. Researchers developed a more detailed record of atmospheric radiocarbon extending back 55,000 years, helping to understand Earth's past and project future changes.
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalScience·DateNov 4, 2021
A new model integrates advanced models and observational data to track carbon cycles in agroecosystems, validating its performance and demonstrating its potential for estimating different carbon components. This solution has the potential to advance precision agriculture and inform sustainable farming practices.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment·JournalAgricultural and Forest Meteorology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 2, 2021
Researchers found that La Niña events increase the carbon export from the Amazon River by 2.77 teragrams per year, equivalent to the amount exported from the Mississippi River in a typical year. This is due to increased precipitation in Amazonian headwaters leading to flushing of materials from land.
SourceFlorida State University·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·DateJul 29, 2021
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A Chinese satellite has reported a global carbon net of six gigatons, indicating an increase in carbon emissions that contributes to climate change. The TanSat satellite's data will be used to independently verify national emission inventories and help ensure transparency across the globe.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJul 23, 2021
A study reveals that fly ash accounts for 37-72% of fossilized particulate organic carbon flux in the Yangtze River basin. The results suggest anthropogenic carbon cycling can match the pace of geological cycles through various mechanisms.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 17, 2021
Researchers incorporated nitrogen cycle into AVIM model, simulating gross primary production and net primary production well. However, discrepancies remain in carbon and nitrogen fluxes between datasets and the model.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateNov 4, 2020
A new study finds the world's oceans soak up significantly more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than previous estimates, with a net flux up to twice as much in certain times and locations. This accounts for approximately 10% of global fossil fuel emissions.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 4, 2020
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A new study reveals that cold-climate forests at high latitudes are already absorbing less carbon, casting uncertainty on their ability to continue doing so. In contrast, Siberian forests have increased their carbon uptake four times more than other North American forests, suggesting stark divergent responses across regions.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 17, 2020
A new study has provided the first global 'bottom-up' terrestrial carbon budget, estimating a net sink of -2.2 ± 0.6 Pg C y-1 between 2000 and 2009. The study reveals that a significant portion of carbon fixed in terrestrial ecosystems is lost through fires, emissions, and export to rivers, rather than being retained in the soil.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJul 24, 2020
A long-term study found that tropical forests worldwide are likely to remain intact in moderate climate warming scenarios, with carbon storage capacities remaining stable. However, this thermal adaptation potential may not be fully realized due to rapid temperature rises and human disturbances like clearance, logging, or fires.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 21, 2020
A recent study found that mountain streams have a higher average CO2 emission rate per square meter than lower-altitude streams due to additional turbulence. The scientists developed a model to estimate natural CO2 emissions from over 1.8 million mountain streams worldwide, indicating geological sources as the primary origin of CO2.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 25, 2019
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A mathematical model explains relationship between oceans' carbon storage and environmental disruptions during mass extinctions. The study suggests that Earth's carbon cycle determines the magnitude of disruption, with external inputs influencing surges resulting from mass extinctions.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 8, 2019
A global dataset analysis revealed exponential increases in gross primary productivity (GPP) and ecosystem respiration (ER) with mean annual temperature (MAT), with maximum leaf area index (LAI) as a key factor determining carbon fluxes across all biomes. The model explained 53% of GPP variations and 48% of ER variations, highlighting ...
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJun 14, 2019
A recent assessment of Alaska's carbon cycle reveals both alarming signs of rapid warming and potential counteracting effects. The state's forests, permafrost, lakes, and rivers store significant amounts of terrestrial carbon, which could be released into the atmosphere at an increased rate due to climate change. However, warmer temper...
SourceEcological Society of America·JournalEcological Applications·DateOct 5, 2018
Researchers used information theory techniques to track changes in rainfall, heat, soil moisture and carbon flow in two ecosystems before, during and after rainfall and drought events. The study found that stronger connectivity alters how rainfall affects moisture, heat and carbon flux in the system.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 27, 2018
Two undergraduate students from the University of Illinois improved plant carbon-cycle models by discovering variation in stomata behavior among different tree species. Their findings reduced error rates by 30-60%, increasing model accuracy and improving predictions of crop growth, biomass production, and ecosystem dynamics.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateJul 24, 2017
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A new study reveals that leaf quality, rather than leaf abundance, plays a crucial role in forest carbon cycles. The research finds that varying leaf quality can explain twice as much seasonal variation in ecosystem productivity as leaf quantity alone.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateFeb 25, 2016
A five-year, $30 million NASA mission will measure atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the eastern United States. The study aims to improve detection and quantification of carbon sources and sinks using airborne, satellite, and ground-based observations.
A novel mechanistic model assesses the global ocean carbon export by incorporating the lifecycle of phytoplankton and zooplankton into a food-web-based approach. The researchers found that oceans are a central component in the global carbon cycle, with a mean global carbon export flux of 6 petagrams per year.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·DateMar 11, 2014
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A new project will study the behavior of carbon deep within the Earth, led by a UC Davis chemistry professor with a $1.5 million grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Researchers found significant amounts of carbon in US streams and rivers, releasing into atmosphere before reaching coastal waters. This discovery could change how scientists model carbon movement among land, water, and atmosphere.
SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalNature Geoscience·DateOct 19, 2011
Scientists Jingfeng Xiao and Scott Ollinger at the University of New Hampshire's Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space are developing a unique modeling method to estimate continental-scale carbon fluxes. The $517,000 NSF grant will fund a three-year project using large ecological data sets and new modeling techniques.
Researchers measured carbon dioxide fluxes in the North Atlantic using an autonomous system, making nearly 4,000 flux measurements. The study found that formation of bubbles in breaking waves may increase gas transfer at high wind speeds.
SourceNational Oceanography Centre, UK·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateDec 6, 2010
Researchers developed a novel method to correct data for humidity's cross-sensitivity in open-path sensors, aligning with previous studies' results. This robust method enables widespread use of open-path sensors for air-sea carbon dioxide flux estimation.
SourceNational Oceanography Centre, UK·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 19, 2010
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