Scientists find a carbon cycle hiding in desert minerals

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Sep 24, 2026, 3:40 pm63 ptsTrending
On the surface, the arid expanses of the Mojave Desert may seem inhospitable and largely removed from the global carbon cycle. But beneath the surface, its mineral-rich soils are running a carbon cycle of their own—one that could account for a surprisingly large share of the planet's annual carbon exchange.

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