Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle

by Rattan Lal

Book Overview

Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400799071
• ISBN13: 9789400799073
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"