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Caltech Study Reveals Soils as Key Carbon Reservoirs
3/21/2025
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- A groundbreaking study from Caltech has unveiled that soils and sediments trap more carbon dioxide than we ever imagined, upending the notion that forests are our main carbon guardians. This research emphasizes the crucial role of these nonliving reservoirs in carbon storage, urging a reevaluation of climate policies to reflect this vital discovery.
