Field (IMAGE) American Society of Agronomy Caption By studying how fungi respond to climate change in Alaskan forests like this, we can better understand how much CO2 they will release to the atmosphere. This knowledge will help us improve predictions of future climate change. Credit Kathleen Treseder Usage Restrictions For use with story only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.