Soaring CO2 Levels Threaten Soil Health, Disrupt Ecosystems Worldwide
The effects of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide on soil quality were explored. Scientists studied how soil nutrients, carbon and nitrogen cycles, organic matter, and enzyme activities change with rising CO2 levels. The results revealed that the impact on soil quality is complex and can influence the atmosphere in return. These findings suggest that the relationship between rising CO2 and soil quality is interconnected, with changes in one affecting the other in a cycle. This research indicates the need to consider ecosystems as a whole when studying the effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide on soil quality.