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Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from these piles would likely be rather high, potentially negating any carbon sequestration benefits
by hnmullany 2y ago
Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from these piles would likely be rather high, potentially negating any carbon sequestration benefits
- aqme28 2y agoMethane would be extremeley high. The core of the pile might be frozen, but the unfrozen region would be anoxic and decomposing.
- ckrapu 2y agoThis is definitely true. My hope would be that the thawed region would be a very thin shell overall, so the overall emissions as a fraction of total stored mass would be relatively low. Can you think of any ways to minimize anoxic activity in the thermally active area?