Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost
A study published in Nature reveals that thawing permafrost accelerates chemical weathering, a process that removes CO2 from the atmosphere. This natural mechanism may partially offset the greenhouse gases released by decomposing organic matter.
Why it matters
Understanding this feedback loop is critical for improving the accuracy of climate change models and carbon cycle predictions.
A study published in Nature suggests that thawing permafrost may have an unexpected effect on the carbon cycle. While melting frozen ground is widely known for releasing greenhouse gases, researchers found that it can also strengthen a natural process that removes carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from the atmosphere.
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