Squirrels and beavers contributing to global warming more than previously thought

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Arctic ground squirrels churn up and warm soil in the Tundra, releasing carbon dioxide, while beavers contributes 200 times more methane than they did 100 years ago

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

GR:  Lot’s of worthwhile comments for this one.  Here’s mine:  “Squirrels improve soils, beaver reduce flooding, and both species feed predators.  Dynamic balance occurs.  What can balance humans?”

1 thought on “Squirrels and beavers contributing to global warming more than previously thought”

  1. Not sure i like how this national story has made squirrels and beavers in the culprits of climate change…. Pass the buck …. lol But it is fascinating how natural animal behaviours are exacerbating climate change affects through no fault of their own. I think we are going to find many more postive feedback affects in the coming years where we wouldn’t expect to.

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