Explain why scientists are concerned about the release of the methane stored in Arctic ice.

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Darien Spence

7 May, 18:33

Explain why scientists are concerned about the release of the methane stored in Arctic ice.

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As the Earth warms, scientists worry that some of the carbon in permafrost could escape to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide or methane. Increasing the amount of these gases in the atmosphere could make Earth's climate warm up even more.