Rockefeller University: New Faculty Member Studies How to Leverage Microbial Forces to Combat Climate Change
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
The air we breathe is a direct result of the dirt under our feet. Trillions upon trillions of soil bacteria break down organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide and other potent greenhouse gases; photosynthetic microbes do the opposite, pulling CO2 out of the air and releasing oxygen. This delicate balance kept Earth's atmosphere stable for eons--until human activities sent it into a tailspin. Now, withou . . .
The air we breathe is a direct result of the dirt under our feet. Trillions upon trillions of soil bacteria break down organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide and other potent greenhouse gases; photosynthetic microbes do the opposite, pulling CO2 out of the air and releasing oxygen. This delicate balance kept Earth's atmosphere stable for eons--until human activities sent it into a tailspin. Now, withou . . .