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Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle

Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle

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Environmental StudiesGeology

ISBN10: 9400741588
ISBN13: 9789400741584
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Mar 30 2012
Pages: 560
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health.

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