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Thawing Of Arctic Permafrost Could Discharge Massive Amounts Of Nitrous Oxide In The Atmosphere
Description: Scientists discovered that the melting of the Arctic permafrost could emit massive amounts of nitrous oxide also known as the "laughing gas" in the atmosphere. It is theorized that the discharge could contribute and speed up the warming of the planet Earth. [Source: Science World Report]
URL: http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/59776/20170601/thawing-arctic-permafrost-discharge-massive-amounts-nitrous-oxide-atmosphere.htm
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Source: Science World Report
Publish Date: 6/1/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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