Earth and Science | August 16, 2011 | 0 comments

Tropical Forests Could Upset Global Carbon Balance

source: http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/environment/climate-news/tropical-forests-could-upset...

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Increased tropical forest growth could upset the global carbon balance, according to a study by ecologists who say that the resulting increase in litterfall could stimulate soil micro-organisms leading to a release of stored soil carbon.
link:http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/environment/climate-news/tropical-forests-could-upset-global-carbon-balance/32069.html
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