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April 13, 2015

Permafrost thawing but gradually: report

ANCHORAGE (AP) — A paper published by federal and academic researchers says greenhouse gases generated by thawing of permanently frozen Arctic soils will accelerate climate change but will do so gradually.

U.S. Geological Survey senior scientist Dave McGuire says the release will be substantive but will give society time to adapt. He and other scientists conclude the effect will be comparable to tropical deforestation.


 
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