$32 million for research into Australia's soil carbon and emissions
Source: Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Media Release
"The Rudd Government today announced nearly $32 million to research soil carbon and nitrous oxide emissions in Australian agriculture as part of its commitment to address climate change.
Scientists believe soil can store more carbon than forests. Finding a way to boost carbon storage in Australia’s vast pastures and farming land could significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Nitrous oxide accounts for almost one quarter of Australia’s agricultural emissions, or almost four per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2006.
Nearly $12 million has been committed to nitrous oxide emissions research and $20 million has been committed to soil carbon research.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke said it would be the most comprehensive research effort into soil carbon and emissions ever seen in Australia."