Urbanization, the carbon cycle, and ecosystems: an exploration of coupled dynamics and feedbacks
Urban areas are responsible for the majority of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Urbanization has altered the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems and is increasing rapidly, further modifying global carbon cycling. The three research papers in this dissertation explore the role of urb...
Main Author: | Briber, Brittain |
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Language: | en_US |
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2016
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2144/14023 |
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