Warming depletes Arctic soil's nitrogen stores, irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions

Scientists raise red flag after discovering concerning trend with plants in Arctic: 'An early warning signal'

As the Earth heats up because of the changing climate, it is enabling new plants to sprout in the Arctic, a phenomenon known as "Arctic greening." While that may seem like a good thing, since plants store carbon, scientists say a greener Arctic may actually exacerbate warming, according to an article posted by Nature.  What's happening? A new study by scientists from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has found that plants are responding qui…

Warming depletes Arctic soil's nitrogen stores, irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions

A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen from Arctic soil not only deprives plants of a vital nutrient but also contributes, proportionally and irreversibly, to increased CO2 emissions. The study was conducted in subarctic grasslands in Iceland, at a site where natural geothermal gradients simulate the effects soil warming will have on the planet's coldest ecosystems. A new sampling expedition is planned for this summ…

Warming depletes Arctic soil's nitrogen stores_ irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions

A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen

Research progress and perspectives on ecological processes and carbon feedback in permafrost wetlands under changing climate conditions

Permafrost wetlands are closely related to potential greenhouse gas emissions under climate warming. In recent decades, climate change and human activ…

Warming in Arctic soils leads to nitrogen loss, increased CO2 emissions and reduced plant growth - The Canadian Media

A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen from Arctic soil not only deprives plants of a vital nutrient but also contributes, proportionally and irreversibly, to increased CO2 emissions. The study was conducted in subarctic grasslands in Iceland, at a site where natural geothermal gradients simulate the effects soil