Arctic Permafrost Thaw Would Amplify Climate Change – EOS
Article Synopsis – A massive store of carbon is preserved within the ancient permafrost of the Arctic. As temperatures rise and the permafrost, frozen solid for millennia, begins to thaw, it will release carbon from these stores. Scientists project that up to 300 metric tons of Arctic carbon may be released into the atmosphere by 2100. For reference, the current atmosphere has accumulated about 250 metric tons of carbon from around the globe since the start of the industrial revolution.This process creates a feedback loop, continuing to further amplify and accelerate climate change. To read the actual article click here.