January-February 2002

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Erosion's Contribution to Greenhouse Gases

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Monday, December 31, 2001

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GHGs (CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O) have increased steadily during the past century.

Soil organic matter (SOM) contains a large reservoir of sources for GHGs.

Human-enhanced erosion through cultivation and land clearing is ubiquitous and increasing.

Erosion accelerates SOM decomposition.

SOM decomposition releases CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O.

Accelerated erosion is a source of GHGs by enhancing SOM decomposition.

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