Which outcome occurs because of increased organic decomposition within permafrost?

💡 Explanation

Increased organic decomposition in thawing permafrost leads to higher microbial activity, causing carbon to be converted into methane via methanogenesis. Therefore, methane release increases significantly, rather than CO2 reduction as some pathways suggest under alternative geological carbon capture scenarios.

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