How penguin droppings turn Antarctica’s snow green
- Penguin droppings release phosphate that helps green snow algae grow across parts of Antarctica, a study has found.
- Green algae make snow absorb 40% more solar energy than clean, white snow, potentially speeding up melting.
- Researchers say more data is needed to understand how algae-driven warming could affect Antarctica’s future snowmelt.
Source: firstpost.com
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