ScienceDaily (Oct. 8, 2009) - Forests are important in reducing the green house gas carbon dioxide (CO2). For the period 2000-2007, it has been estimated that from the 8.9 billion ton of carbon released by human activities, approximately 46% is found back in the atmosphere. The removed 54% is due to an estimated equal amount absorbed in oceans and taken up by forests and other natural vegetations.

As we receive requests for information on potential funding of conference participation of colleagues within and outside of NitroEurope, here is a direct link to e.g. the ESF-NinE programme where short- and longer-term travel grants for visits can be applied for.

January 2009 marks the first anniversary of the launch of Nature Geoscience. To celebrate, we have put together our favourites from the first 12 issues. The selection, which is free for the months of January to March, reflects the breadth of topics covered by Nature Geoscience, and the diversity of article styles.