The ocean is full of invisible workers. Trillions of microbes quietly break down carbon-containing organic matter, which ...
Rising carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from human activities are the largest contributor to global warming. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global CO 2 emissions reached an ...
When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building ...
Salt Creek in Death Valley, California. A new analysis reveals that rivers in arid landscapes are helping to soak up more carbon dioxide than previously thought. “Rivers are one of the most uncertain ...
The carbon cycle is a staple on any Earth science class syllabus, but scientists are still studying its nuances.