Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Thawing Permafrost May Be “Huge Factor” in Global Warming

Click here to access article by Stephen Leahy from Inter Press Service

Thawing permafrost is emitting more climate-heating carbon faster than previously realised. Scientists have now learned that when the ancient carbon locked in the ice thaws and is exposed to sunlight, it turns into carbon dioxide 40 percent faster.
“This really changes the trajectory of the debate”....