Permafrost Meltdown May Bog Down Global Warming--For Awhile
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 12:35
in Earth & Climate
When permafrost thaws, microbes convert ancient organic matter in the frozen soil into climate-warming gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, potentially triggering a positive feedback loop that further melts the Arctic. [More]
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