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by richchurcher 3400 days ago
> As more permafrost thaws, more and more carbon is exposed to microbes. The microbes consume the carbon, producing methane and carbon dioxide as waste products. These greenhouse gases are then released into the atmosphere, accelerating warming further.

Yeah, the amount of sequestered carbon that could be released is concerning.

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Conifers returning to the area could be our allies in this