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Climate-smart soils

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  • Keith Paustian

    (Colorado State University
    Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University)

  • Johannes Lehmann

    (Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell University)

  • Stephen Ogle

    (Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University
    Colorado State University)

  • David Reay

    (School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh)

  • G. Philip Robertson

    (Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University)

  • Pete Smith

    (Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen)

Abstract

Soils are integral to the function of all terrestrial ecosystems and to food and fibre production. An overlooked aspect of soils is their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Although proven practices exist, the implementation of soil-based greenhouse gas mitigation activities are at an early stage and accurately quantifying emissions and reductions remains a substantial challenge. Emerging research and information technology developments provide the potential for a broader inclusion of soils in greenhouse gas policies. Here we highlight ‘state of the art’ soil greenhouse gas research, summarize mitigation practices and potentials, identify gaps in data and understanding and suggest ways to close such gaps through new research, technology and collaboration.

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  • Keith Paustian & Johannes Lehmann & Stephen Ogle & David Reay & G. Philip Robertson & Pete Smith, 2016. "Climate-smart soils," Nature, Nature, vol. 532(7597), pages 49-57, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:532:y:2016:i:7597:d:10.1038_nature17174
    DOI: 10.1038/nature17174
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