Compare and contrast: Not just trees: Most of the carbon sequestered on land is stored in soil and water, study finds

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The lack of data on carbon accumulation in soils, bodies of water and wetlands has led current dynamic global vegetation models to greatly overestimate the role of forests in terrestrial carbon sinks. This study identifies key processes in terrestrial carbon accumulation that are not included in current models. As a result, this data could serve as a valuable resource for validating future dynamic global vegetation models in living plant biomass.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.