Arctic Scientists Say Finding Out More About Melting Permafrost May be a Matter of Survival – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Article Synopsis – As the planet heats up, the Arctic permafrost is thawing and releasing carbon and methane into the atmosphere that was previously trapped in the permafrost. The amount of carbon stored in the permafrost is twice the amount currently in the atmosphere, so, if released, has the potential to “dramatically reshape the Earth’s climate”. To read the actual article click here.