Only half of dormant Arctic soil microbes become active when permafrost thaws, which is less than many scientists anticipated.

A recent study found that only half of dormant Arctic soil microbes wake up when permafrost thaws. This is less than many scientists expected. #ArcticThaw, #Permafrost, #MicrobialActivity, #ClimateChange, #CarbonRelease https://newsletter.tf/arctic-permafrost-microbes-thaw-carbon-release/

Arctic Soil Awakening: A Fragmented Microbial Revival New study shows only 50% of dormant Arctic soil microbes reanimate when permafrost thaws, impacting carbon release and global warming. #ArcticThaw, #Permafrost, #MicrobialActivity, #ClimateChange, #CarbonRelease https://newsletter.tf/arctic-permafrost-microbes-thaw-carbon-release/