Soil Carbon Sequestration Reality Check: Biotic, Abiotic, Mineral, and Management Limits

17 minJanuary 18, 2026

About This Episode

Soil carbon sequestration is real, but it’s not limitless, and the “how” matters. This episode breaks down the mechanistic constraints that determine whether carbon inputs become stable SOC or return to the atmosphere as CO₂.

Soil Carbon Sequestration Reality Check: Biotic, Abiotic, Mineral, and Management Limits