SCIENCESCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Earth’s permafrost could soon release hidden ‘deep carbon,’ supercharging warming
Melting permafrost is releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new analysis suggests scientists may have underestimated the severity of the situation.
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