Climate change and coupling of macronutrient cycles along the atmospheric, terrestrial, freshwater and estuarine continuum

Jarvie, H. P., Jickells, T. D., Skeffington, R. A. and Withers, P. J. A. (2012) Climate change and coupling of macronutrient cycles along the atmospheric, terrestrial, freshwater and estuarine continuum. Science of the Total Environment, 434. pp. 252-258. ISSN 0048-9697 doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.07.051

Abstract/Summary

This paper provides an introduction to the Special Issue on “Climate Change and Coupling of Macronutrient Cycles along the Atmospheric, Terrestrial, Freshwater and Estuarine Continuum”, dedicated to Colin Neal on his retirement. It is not intended to be a review of this vast subject, but an attempt to synthesize some of the major findings from the 22 contributions to the Special Issue in the context of what is already known. The major research challenges involved in understanding coupled macronutrient cycles in these environmental media are highlighted, and the difficulties of making credible predictions of the effects of climate change are discussed. Of particular concern is the possibility of interactions which will enhance greenhouse gas concentrations and provide positive feedback to global warming.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/28962
Identification Number/DOI	10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.07.051
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science > Earth Systems Science Science > School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science > Department of Geography and Environmental Science
Uncontrolled Keywords	Macronutrient cycles; climate change; carbon; nitrogen; phosphorus, food security, ecosystem services
Publisher	Elsevier
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