 The paper examines the effects of climate change on soil heterotrophic respiration, which is the process by which organic matter decomposes in soil. The authors developed a model to simulate the effects of changing soil moisture and temperature on soil respiration rates. They found that soil respiration will increase significantly over the next few decades due to rising temperatures and decreasing soil moisture. This could lead to a significant increase in atmospheric CO2 levels if no action is taken to reduce emissions. This article was authored by Alone Nissen, Yuria Alcolombri, Nadav Pelig, and others.