Ancient permafrost quickly transforms to carbon dioxide upon thaw

Monday, October 26, 2015 - 16:30 in Earth & Climate

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and key academic partners including the University of Colorado Boulder have quantified how rapidly ancient permafrost decomposes upon thawing and how much carbon dioxide is produced in the process.

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