Warming Arctic permafrost accelerates global climate change significantly

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Recent studies led by Ted Schuur from Northern Arizona University reveal that Arctic permafrost is warming three to four times faster than the global average, significantly increasing carbon emissions. This region, which stores one-third of the world's soil organic carbon, could contribute an additional 10%-20% to future climate change by 2100, impacting global warming targets set by the Paris Agreement.


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