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Small ponds emit disproportionately high GHG

Claim that small ponds contribute disproportionately to total inland water greenhouse gas emissions compared to larger waterbodies.

Confidence
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Evidence Quote

“Small ponds emit disproportionately large CO2 and CH4 relative to area”

Relationship

small pond increases ghg emissions

Arguments

Pond hydroperiodsubject
Greenhouse gas fluxobject

Connections (2)

Reasoning for disproportionate GHG emissions from small pondsInferenceChain
Ponds have higher greenhouse gas emissionsAssociation

Evidence

“Holgerson & Raymond 2016: Small ponds contribute disproportionately to CO2 and CH4 emissions”