Freshwater lakes already emit a quarter of global carbon—and climate change could double that

Lakes and ponds are the final resting place for many of the Earth
Lakes and ponds are the final resting place for many of the Earth's plants. Rivers collect much of the planet's dead organic matter, transporting it to rest in calmer waters.

Sea level rise - Wikipedia

The climate disaster is here – this is what the future looks like, Environment

Q&A: IPCC wraps up its most in-depth assessment of climate change - Carbon Brief

Carbon cycle – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 2

Carbon cycle – information, recherche et analyse – La Conversation

Unit 9 Reading

Climate Change Could More Than Double the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Freshwater Lakes Give Off, Scientists Warn

ChafiC or Shafik Abisaid - Retired Energy Expert -

Organic matter – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation

Chapter 1 — Global Warming of 1.5 ºC