Decomposing leaves are surprising source of greenhouse gases

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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
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Source: NSF News - June 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news