Arctic Soil May Contain Nearly Twice Greenhouse-Gas Producing Material Than Previously Estimated

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 12:14 in Earth & Climate

Frozen arctic soil contains nearly twice the greenhouse-gas-producing organic material as was previously estimated, according to new research. The research team discovered a previously undocumented layer of organic matter on top of and in the upper part of permafrost, ranging from 60 to 120 centimeters deep.

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