Persistent silicate weathering and carbon dioxide uptake in eolian drylands since the late Pliocene
This scientific study reconstructs carbon dioxide consumption via silicate weathering in dryland regions since the late Pliocene. It identifies eolian-deposited drylands as a significant, previously overlooked factor in the global carbon cycle.
Why it matters
Understanding these geological carbon sinks is essential for refining climate models and long-term carbon budget projections.
Communications Earth & Environment ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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