Call number:
M 12.0148
;
IASS 12.0105
;
IASS 17.18596
Description / Table of Contents:
Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health.
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
615 S. : z.T. farb. Ill., graph. Darst.
Edition:
1. Aufl.
ISBN:
9789400741584
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4159-1
Note:
Erscheinungsjahr in Vorlageform:2012
Location:
Upper compact magazine
Branch Library:
GFZ Library
Branch Library:
RIFS Library
Branch Library:
RIFS Library
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