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The much bigger problem relating to this thawing permafrost is the fact that as it thaws it then starts to decompose. That decomposition not only produces carb
by jussij 7y ago
The much bigger problem relating to this thawing permafrost is the fact that as it thaws it then starts to decompose.
That decomposition not only produces carbon dioxide but also methane and methane is a much worse greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
So yes, this thawing permafrost provides several ways to help accelerate global warming.
- singularity2001 7y agoWouldn’t it also provide fertile ground for trees to grow and absorb much more CO2 in total?
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- anigbrowl 7y agoThat's kinda like noticing your house is on fire and thinking it's been a while since you had toasted marshmallows.