# Antarctic permafrost is releasing worrying amounts of CO2, study finds

Scientists report that thawing permafrost in Antarctica is emitting significant quantities of carbon dioxide, a process that was previously understudied compared with Arctic permafrost. The finding matters because it suggests a climate feedback loop that current carbon budgets may not fully account for, potentially complicating forecasts of global warming.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2597245-antarcticas-permafrost-is-emitting-worrying-amounts-of-co2/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000