Arctic Tundra Shifts from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source: NOAA Report Highlights Alarming Climate Trends

Post Views: 465 Arctic Tundra Arctic Region Now a Major Source of Carbon Emissions Due to Warming and Wildfires The Arctic tundra, long recognized as a vital carbon sink that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, has now become a significant source of carbon emissions. According to the 2024 Arctic Report Card from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the dramatic shift is due to rising temperatures and increasingly severe wildfires. As a result, the Arctic, which had previously helped mitigate climate change by storing carbon in frozen soils, is now contributi...