COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Far northern permafrost may unleash carbon within decades
Description: Permafrost in the coldest northern Arctic - formerly thought to be at least temporarily shielded from global warming by its extreme environment - will thaw enough to become a permanent source of carbon to the atmosphere in this century, with the peak transition occurring in 40 to 60 years, according to a new study. [Source: NASA Climate Change News]
URL: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2691/far-northern-permafrost-may-unleash-carbon-within-decades/
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Source: NASA Climate Change News
Publish Date: 3/5/2018
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