Understanding a Changing Planet
Climate feedback loops shape how Earth responds to environmental change. Positive feedback loops amplify warming, while negative feedback loops help stabilize the climate through natural balancing processes across oceans, ice, forests, and the atmosphere.
Carbon feedback loops are natural processes that can either accelerate or slow climate change. From melting permafrost to shrinking forests and warming oceans, these feedback systems play a major role in Earth’s climate future.
The carbon cycle is one of Earth’s most important natural systems. It moves carbon through the atmosphere, oceans, plants, animals, soil, and rocks, helping regulate climate, ecosystems, and the balance of life on Earth.
