COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Permafrost Thaw Exacerbates Climate Change
Description: The climate is warming in the arctic at twice the rate of the rest of the globe creating a longer growing season and increased plant growth, which captures atmospheric carbon, and thawing permafrost, which releases carbon into the atmosphere. Scientists engineered first-of-a-kind warming experiments in the field to determine net gains or losses in carbon emissions. The study found that growing season gains do not offset carbon emissions from permafrost thaw. [Source: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute]
URL: http://whrc.org/news/pressroom/PR-2014-Natali-Permafrost-Ecology.html
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Source: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Publish Date: 3/1/2014
Reading Level: Basic
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