Monday, November 7, 2011

Thawing microbes could control the climate

Link: Thawing microbes could control the climate

As the Arctic permafrost melts over the coming decades, long-frozen microorganisms will thaw out and start feasting on the soil. The first have already begun to wake up – and early signs are that they will have a major impact on how Earth’s climate changes.

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