The ever-increasing atmospheric CO_(2) concentration is a key driver of modern global warming.However,the low heat capacity of atmosphere and strong convection processes in the troposphere both limit heat retention.Gi...The ever-increasing atmospheric CO_(2) concentration is a key driver of modern global warming.However,the low heat capacity of atmosphere and strong convection processes in the troposphere both limit heat retention.Given the higher heat capacity and CO_(2) concentration in soil compared to the atmosphere,the direct contributions of soil to the greenhouse effect may be significant.By experimentally manipulating CO_(2) concentrations both in the soil and the atmosphere,we demonstrated that the soil-retained heat and the slower soil heat transmission decrease the amount of heat energy leaking from the earth.Furthermore,the soil air temperature was affected by soil CO_(2) concentration,with the highest value recorded at 7500 ppm CO_(2).This study indicates that soil and soil CO_(2),together with atmospheric CO_(2),play a crucial role in the greenhouse effect.The spatial and temporal heterogeneity of soils and soil CO_(2) should be further investigated,given their potentially significant influence on global climate change.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41877054,31570516)the Zhongyuan Scholar Program(182101510005)the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams.
文摘The ever-increasing atmospheric CO_(2) concentration is a key driver of modern global warming.However,the low heat capacity of atmosphere and strong convection processes in the troposphere both limit heat retention.Given the higher heat capacity and CO_(2) concentration in soil compared to the atmosphere,the direct contributions of soil to the greenhouse effect may be significant.By experimentally manipulating CO_(2) concentrations both in the soil and the atmosphere,we demonstrated that the soil-retained heat and the slower soil heat transmission decrease the amount of heat energy leaking from the earth.Furthermore,the soil air temperature was affected by soil CO_(2) concentration,with the highest value recorded at 7500 ppm CO_(2).This study indicates that soil and soil CO_(2),together with atmospheric CO_(2),play a crucial role in the greenhouse effect.The spatial and temporal heterogeneity of soils and soil CO_(2) should be further investigated,given their potentially significant influence on global climate change.
