Discovering New Carbon Sinks: Insights from Recent Studies

Introduction to Carbon Sinks

Recent research reveals that terrestrial carbon sinks have experienced a remarkable growth of 30% between 1992 and 2019. Surprisingly, most of this carbon is stored in nonliving pools, rather than in forests. This finding urges scientists to rethink and update current climate models.

Studies indicate that carbon stocks in various terrestrial ecosystems are on the rise. This increase helps to offset approximately 30 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, highlighting the importance of understanding these new carbon sinks.