Lakes may be carbon sinks, not sources, thanks to overlooked shorelines

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Aug 11, 2025, 11:29 am99 pts
Lakes have long been viewed as sources of carbon dioxide emissions, but new research suggests they may actually act as carbon sinks. A study led by Uppsala University reveals that lake shorelines store more carbon than previously believed, highlighting the need to include these littoral zones in calculations of…

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