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Keith Paustian^1,2, Johannes Lehmann³, Stephen Ogle^2,4

¹Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

|April 15, 2016

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Soils can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, but implementation and quantification are challenging. New research and technology can help integrate soil carbon management into climate policies.

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Area of Science:

Soil science and ecosystem function
Climate change mitigation strategies
Agricultural and environmental policy

Background:

Soils are critical for terrestrial ecosystems and food production.
The potential of soils for greenhouse gas mitigation is often overlooked.
Current implementation of soil-based mitigation is limited, with quantification challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To review state-of-the-art soil greenhouse gas research.
To summarize soil mitigation practices and their potential.
To identify knowledge gaps and propose solutions for broader policy inclusion.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current soil greenhouse gas research.
Analysis of existing soil carbon sequestration practices.
Identification of technological and research advancements.

Main Results:

Proven soil mitigation practices exist but are underutilized.
Accurate quantification of emissions and reductions is a significant hurdle.
Emerging research and IT offer potential for improved soil greenhouse gas management.

Conclusions:

Soil-based greenhouse gas mitigation has significant potential.
Addressing data and understanding gaps is crucial for effective policy.
Collaboration in research and technology is key to unlocking soil's climate benefits.