Biosphere is source, not sink, for carbon dioxide emissions, study shows

Converting forests into croplands and pastures reduces carbon storage, say scientists who studied the impacts of human-induced change on terrestrial ecosystems. The study results have important implications for predicting carbon dioxide levels, and will help provide a more complete understanding of Earth’s carbon cycle.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news3857.html">Biosphere is source, not sink, for carbon dioxide emissions, study shows</a></p> <p>Converting forests into croplands and pastures reduces carbon storage, say scientists who studied the impacts of human-induced change on terrestrial ecosystems. The study results have important implications for predicting carbon dioxide levels, and will help provide a more complete understanding of Earth’s carbon cycle.</p>