Soil’s Hidden Secrets

Shocking discoveries from the underground may shake up climate science

Scientists around the world are closing in on some dirty truths about carbon emissions and climate change.

belterz/Istockphoto

DIFFERENT DIRTS | Soils are divided into orders depending on their characteristics and the environment in which they form. While the moderately leached alfisols are common in forests, organic histosols are prevalent in peat bogs.