Research shows rivers release ancient carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, uncovering a greater role for plants and soil in the carbon cycle (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Research shows rivers release ancient carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, uncovering a greater role for plants and soil in the carbon cycle

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Image depicts the global carbon cycle with trees and plants absorbing CO₂ and it being released back into the atmosphere from rivers via deep and shallow soil layers.  

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