Scientists examine nitrous oxide production in aquatic environments and the conditions that drive it.
Biogeochemical cycles, processes, and modeling
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Integrating Carbon Cycle Research into Decision-Making Processes
North American Carbon Program Principal Investigators Meeting; Washington, D. C., 26–29 January 2015
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Amazon Rain Forest Nourished by African Dust
New satellite data highlight the important role African dust plays in maintaining the rain forest's long-term health.
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An International Initiative for Science in the Critical Zone
December CZ Science International Workshop; San Francisco, California, 13–14 December 2014
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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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Microbial Activity in Dry Soils
Researchers investigate how microbes respire in dry conditions.
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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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A Rapid Response Study of the Hercules Gas Well Blowout
Following the 23 July 2013 blowout of a gas production in the Gulf of Mexico owned by Hercules Offshore, scientists established a rapid response study to investigate the environmental effects.