A study using multiple agronomic models to examine two long-term agricultural research stations in North America shows that so-called climate-smart agricultural practices – like no-till treatments, cover-crop utilization and residue retention – can help promote carbon sequestration in soil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Seagrass as a Carbon Sponge?
Seagrass has the potential to be one of the world’s most effective sponges at soaking up and storing carbon, but we don’t yet know how nutrient pollution affects its ability to sequester carbon.
UCLA-led Research Reveals Extent of L.A. and California Wildfires’ Impact on Air Quality
Two related and recently published studies by teams led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers aim to help people make safer choices during wildfires.
AI Reveals Hidden Earthquake Swarms in Italy’s Campi Flegrei
A new AI model detects thousands of previously unseen quakes in near real time, helping scientists understand changes in an Italian volcanic area where seismic activity has been intensifying since 2018.