The breakdown of stable soil carbon under warming conditions could exacerbate climate change by creating a feedback loop. As soils release more CO2, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases increase, further driving global warming. This poses risks to ecosystems, agriculture, and global climate stability. The findings suggest that forest soils, once considered a carbon sink, may become a significant source of emissions if global temperatures continue to rise. This underscores the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate these effects.