Brazil has lost 1.4 billion tons of soil carbon from converting native biomes to agriculture, equivalent to 5.2 billion tons of CO₂ emissions. A proposed fix could help address this carbon debt and support climate goals.
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Brazil's farm expansion has left a vast soil carbon debt—but one fix could help meet climate goals
1.4 Billion Tons tons Soil carbon lost
5.2 Billion Tons tons CO₂ emissions equivalent
30 Years years Research period