Small lakes and temporary ponds release CO2 into the atmosphere even when they are dry

Small lakes and temporary ponds release CO2 into the atmosphere even when they are dry Temporary lakes and ponds emit CO2 all year –- even when they are dry -- and dry areas actually emit a larger amount of carbon into the atmosphere. This phenomenon, described now for the first time, could have an impact on the global carbon cycle that controls Earth’s climate, according to a new study. http://ift.tt/eA8V8J