Decomposing leaves are surprising source of greenhouse gases

Decomposing leaves are surprising source of greenhouse gases 06/05/2017 11:00 AM EDT Find related stories on NSF's Long Term Ecological Research Program. Scientists have pinpointed a new source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that's more potent than carbon dioxide. The culprit? Tiny bits of decomposing leaves in soil. The new discovery, led by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is featured ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242039&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111