Mineral weathering from thawing permafrost can release substantial CO2

(University of Alberta) The amount of carbon dioxide released from thawing permafrost might be greater than previously thought, according to a new study by University of Alberta ecologists. The research is the first to document the potential for substantial contributions of CO2 from thawing permafrost to the atmosphere through an inorganic process called mineral weathering.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - September 19, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news