Spread the Word.

Please help me spread the word about microbes and their role in global warming! 

I hope you found my blog to be informational and enjoyable!  Please feel free to leave comments, questions, or criticisms below any of the several posts.  If you would like to learn more about microbes and their role in global warming please feel free to send me an email using the contact box on the bottom of the page.

Best regards,

Allie Kearney

Permafrost.

The increase in global surface temperatures have lead to the melting of permafrost predominantly in the northern hemisphere, intensifying the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.  As permafrost is directly related to the carbon, methane, and nitrogen cycles I thought that it would be important to include a brief video on it, especially as its melting is rapidly changing the roles and efficiency of microorganisms native to these “permanently-frozen” environments.  In the video scientists summarize the environmental factors leading to the melting of permafrost, the role of microbes in releasing stored greenhouse gases, and future environmental and health-related concerns if it’s melting is not stopped.