Controversy leads to a better understanding of carbon cycling through a massive pool of organic matter dissolved in the Earth's oceans.
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Simulating a Warmer, Drier Arctic
Field experiments examine the effect of rising temperatures and drying soils on carbon dynamics in the Arctic.
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How Much Carbon Dioxide Does Sunlight Release from Lakes?
A study of more than 1000 lakes in Sweden helps model sunlight's ability to drive greenhouse gas emissions.
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Developing Deep-Life Continental Drilling Projects
Deep Carbon Observatory Deep-Life Workshop;
Potsdam, Germany, 3–4 November 2014
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Ocean Carbon Uptake More Variable Than Previously Thought
Researchers create a global model of carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean to get a better idea of how the greenhouse gas influences climate.
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Ocean Acidification Worse in Coral Reefs
The rate of ocean acidification in coral reefs outpaces the rise in carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere.
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Future Research Directions for Soil Carbon Modeling
Representing Soil Carbon Dynamics in Global Land Models to Improve Future IPCC Assessments; Breckenridge, Colorado, 12–14 June 2014
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Understanding Coastal Carbon Cycling by Linking Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches
Synthesis and integration of information on coastal carbon cycling is needed to better constrain carbon budgets.