Tag: permafrost
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The Impact of Melting Permafrost on Climate Change and Infrastructure
Permafrost, which is the frozen ground in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, is one of the many things that regulates Earth’s climate. It has a lot of carbon dioxide and methane, which are both greenhouse gases (GHGs). Global warming is causing permafrost to thaw at a very rapid pace. This speeds up global warming as…