Biochar in climate change mitigation
Climate change mitigation not only requires reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, but
also withdrawal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Here we review the …
also withdrawal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Here we review the …
Unlocking complex soil systems as carbon sinks: multi-pool management as the key
Much research focuses on increasing carbon storage in mineral-associated organic matter
(MAOM), in which carbon may persist for centuries to millennia. However, MAOM-targeted …
(MAOM), in which carbon may persist for centuries to millennia. However, MAOM-targeted …
Global stocks and capacity of mineral-associated soil organic carbon
Soil is the largest terrestrial reservoir of organic carbon and is central for climate change
mitigation and carbon-climate feedbacks. Chemical and physical associations of soil carbon …
mitigation and carbon-climate feedbacks. Chemical and physical associations of soil carbon …
Global crop production increase by soil organic carbon
Soil organic carbon sequestration has been promoted to combat climate change while
improving soil fertility. However, its quantitative contribution to crop productivity has proven …
improving soil fertility. However, its quantitative contribution to crop productivity has proven …
Digital map** of GlobalSoilMap soil properties at a broad scale: A review
Soils are essential for supporting food production and providing ecosystem services but are
under pressure due to population growth, higher food demand, and land use competition …
under pressure due to population growth, higher food demand, and land use competition …
Soil organic matter formation, persistence, and functioning: A synthesis of current understanding to inform its conservation and regeneration
Soil organic matter (SOM) provides vital services to humanity. Its preservation and further
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
Soil hydrology in the Earth system
Soil hydrological processes (SHP) support ecosystems, modulate the impact of climate
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
[HTML][HTML] Security risks from climate change and environmental degradation: Implications for sustainable land use transformation in the Global South
Climate change and environmental degradation remain the most complex challenges that
present and future generations of humankind face and raise several security risks that have …
present and future generations of humankind face and raise several security risks that have …
Carbon for soils, not soils for carbon
The role of soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration as a 'win‐win'solution to both climate
change and food insecurity receives an increasing promotion. The opportunity may be too …
change and food insecurity receives an increasing promotion. The opportunity may be too …
Carbon sequestration strategies in soil using biochar: advances, challenges, and opportunities
Biochar, a carbon (C)-rich material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass
under oxygen-limited environments, has been proposed as one of the most promising …
under oxygen-limited environments, has been proposed as one of the most promising …