A new assessment more than doubles previous estimates of the amount of carbon stored in permafrost, and indicates that carbon dioxide emissions from microbial decomposition of organic carbon in thawing permafrost could amount to roughly half those resulting from global land-use change during this century.
Warming Climate May Cause Arctic Tundra To Burn
Research from ancient sediment cores indicates that a warming climate could make the world's arctic tundra far more susceptible to fires than previously thought. The findings are important...
Climate Clues In Southern Ocean: Ocean Currents...
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the current system with the largest volume transport in the world ocean. Between 40° and 60°S strong westerlies move about 140 million cubic meters of...
Global Warming Predictions Are Overestimated,...
A detailed analysis of black carbon -- the residue of burned organic matter -- in computer climate models suggests that those models may be overestimating global warming predictions.
Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile, and Very Good...
Vinegar is a health remedy, a neutralizer, a cleaner, a condiment, and a preservative. It can kill bacteria, mold, and germs, yet it is environmentally safe. This comprehensive guide covers...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 2nd Edition...
Chemistry solutions that won’t get students all mixed up … With topics such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics, it’s no wonder so many students have a bad...
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