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Bad news: Scientists say we could be underestimating Arctic methane emissions
2015-12-22 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: Arctic permafrost has become a recent star in the climate change conversation, capturing the attention of scientists, activists and policymakers alike because of its ability to emit large quantities of carbon dioxide as well as methane a particularly potent though relatively short-lived greenhouse gas when it thaws. As temperatures rise in the Arctic, scientists are increasingly concerned that permafrost will become a major contributor to the greenhouse gas emissions driving global warming. ...
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