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The Arctic is changing. And not for the better, scientists say
The Arctic tundra, a critical “carbon sink” for thousands of years, is now releasing more of the greenhouse gas than it takes in, scientists have announced. Carbon sinks like the Arctic play ...
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Permafrost thaw beneath Arctic lakes poses surprise pollution threat
but most modelling only accounts for thawing in the top 3 metres of Arctic soil. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and ...
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Scientists identify how the dissection of Arctic landscapes is changing with accelerating climate change
created through the freezing and thawing of the soil in Arctic regions," says Shawn Chartrand, assistant professor in the School of Environmental Science at Simon Fraser University, and lead ...