New research shows that mangroves store not only organic carbon but also highly stable black carbon in their soils.

Mangrove forests are widely known as powerful natural carbon sinks, but new research shows that a lesser-known form of carbon stored in their soils ...

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state's most destructive fires.

In the top layers of soil, microbes digest dead wood and fallen leaves, while threadlike roots release carbon dioxide as they burn energy to stay alive and grow. Together, that CO₂ output is called ...