The Potential of U.S. Cropland to Sequester Carbon and Mitigate the Greenhouse Effect Contributor(s): Kimble, John M. (Author), Follett, Ronald F. (Author), Cole, C. Vernon (Author) |
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ISBN: 157504112X ISBN-13: 9781575041124 Publisher: CRC Press
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: August 1998 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Soil Science |
Dewey: 631.41 |
LCCN: 99184688 |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.86" W x 10.52" L (0.94 lbs) 144 pages |
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Publisher Description: This report assesses the potential of U.S. cropland to sequester carbon, concluding that properly applied soil restorative processes and best management practices can help mitigate the greenhouse effect by decreasing the emissions of greenhouse gases from U.S. agricultural activities and by making U.S. cropland a major sink for carbon sequestration. Topics include: The Potential of U.S. Cropland to Sequester Carbon and Mitigate the Greenhouse Effect provides an exceptional framework for the adoption of science-based management methods on U.S. cropland, encouraging appropriate agricultural practices for the sustainable use of our natural resources and the improvement of our nation's environment. |
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