Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (Flyer 2020)
Program Document
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OSTI ID:1616711
- Dept. of Energy (DOE), Washington DC (United States). Office of Science. Office of Biological and Environmental Research
A significant fraction of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released to the atmosphere during energy production is taken up by terrestrial ecosystems. This carbon “sink” represents an important but poorly characterized buffer for offsetting the greenhouse gas effects of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Also unclear are the effects of related processes such as nutrient, water, and energy cycling—in addition to climate variability and change— on that uptake. Resolving the terrestrial biosphere’s role in the global carbon cycle is consequently a high priority for the Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) program within the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER). Understanding the mechanisms and dynamics of ecosystem processes in the face of a changing climate is also essential for improving the representation of terrestrial ecosystems and climate feedbacks in Earth system models (ESMs). TES supports research to advance fundamental understanding of terrestrial ecosystems and their roles in a changing climate.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC) (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER) (SC-23)
- OSTI ID:
- 1616711
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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