If Arctic Permafrost Melts, Greenhouse Gas Could Escape - Videos from The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel
If Arctic Permafrost Melts, Greenhouse Gas Could Escape - Videos from The Weather Channel
December 21, 2023
Researchers say a large amount of methane gas is trapped beneath permafrost in the Arctic Circle. If the frozen ground thaws, this could create a cycle of warming, as the emissions escape.
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