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Mortality of Seagrass Meadows May Not Kill Their Methane Release
New research indicates that seagrasses continue to release methane even after they die, complicating blue carbon initiatives.
Tree Carbon Data That Ring True
An international group of researchers may have found a way to better account for carbon storage in forests.
Forest Edges Are More, Not Less, Productive Than Interior Forest
The boundaries of northeastern U.S. forests suck in more carbon dioxide than previously thought.
Being Cool is a Slow Ride When You’re a Restored Wetland
Restoring formerly drained peat wetlands can mitigate climate-warming emissions but the reward takes patience.
Good News: Rocks Crack Under Pressure from Mineral CO2 Storage
When carbon mineralizes in stone, each new fracture exposes more surfaces that can react with and trap CO2, enhancing a rock’s storage capacity.
Neural Networks Can Identify Carbon Dioxide in Seismic Observations
By establishing a machine-driven approach to interpreting seismic observations of carbon dioxide injection, researchers hope to improve tracking of carbon capture and sequestration projects.
Managing Wetlands to Improve Carbon Sequestration
A new book examines research on wetlands from around the world to illustrate how environmental management can improve carbon sequestration while improving the health and function of wetlands.
Permanence of Nature-Based Climate Solutions at Risk
Conserving native ecosystems helps sequester carbon and mitigate climate change, but new statistical modeling questions the permanence of California’s carbon-rich forests with climate change.
Acidifying Oceans Could Get Help from Kelp
Forests of fast-growing kelp influence the chemistry of the water in which they live. A new study evaluates their potential to ameliorate ocean acidification in sensitive coastal ecosystems.