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Episode 299: Experts anticipate a warming climate will change the way microbes feed the soil

Experts believe a warming climate could see microbes evolve to more effectively feed the soil.

AZSCI 299 soil microbes hero Experts anticipate a warming climate will change the way microbes feed the soil.
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Episode 299: Predicting the impact of climate change on microbes in the environment

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Experts believe a warming climate could see microbes evolve to more effectively feed the soil. University of Arizona biologist Regis Ferriere is developing mathematical models predicting the effects of climate change. He warns how the process might produce more carbon dioxide and put it back into the atmosphere.

Regis Ferriere spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D Regents professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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