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Thawing permafrost can offset carbon emissions through increased rock weathering.
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Some scientists argue that the natural process of rock weathering triggered by thawing permafrost can absorb significant amounts of CO2, potentially offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. Others contend that the overall impact of permafrost thawing on climate change remains negative, as it may release more greenhouse gases than it absorbs.Draft framing — neutral, editable, not a ruling
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📰 Imported for discussion (ScienceDaily): Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.
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