Australian soil may become a net CO2 emitter by 2045 due to climate change, according to a Curtin University study.

A new study by Curtin University reveals that Australia's soil could become a net emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) due to climate change, unless action is taken. As the climate warms, soil's ability to retain carbon decreases, potentially leading to carbon emissions. By 2045, Australian soil emissions under the "middle-of-the-road" and "fossil-fuelled" scenarios could account for over 14% of the nation's total CO2 emissions.

March 26, 2024
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