Wetter permafrost clings to carbon better
In 12-year lab study, moist soil samples released less greenhouse gas as they warmed
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CARBON ON ICE In a 12-year lab study, thawing permafrost saturated with water lost less carbon than dry permafrost did (soil sample from Greenland shown).
B. Elberling