Earth system models must include permafrost carbon processes

Earth system models must include permafrost carbon processes | Nature Climate Change

Accurate representation of permafrost carbon emissions is crucial for climate projections, yet current Earth system models inadequately represent permafrost carbon. Sustained funding opportunities are needed from government and private sectors for prioritized model development.

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C.S. and D.N.H. received funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) grant DE-SC0022116. C.S., B.M.R., E.J., H.G. and S.M.N. received funding from Permafrost Pathways through the TED Audacious Project. C.D.K., W.J.R. and D.M.L. acknowledge support from the DOE RGMA Program via the RUBISCO SFA.

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Schädel, C., Rogers, B.M., Lawrence, D.M. et al. Earth system models must include permafrost carbon processes. Nat. Clim. Chang. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01909-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01909-9