Far northern permafrost may unleash carbon within decades: NASA

Mar 06, 2018, at 01:54 pm

Washington, Mar 6 (IBNS): Permafrost in the coldest northern Arctic -- formerly thought to be at least temporarily shielded from global warming by its extreme environment -- will thaw enough to become a permanent source of carbon to the atmosphere in this century, with the peak transition occurring in 40 to 60 years, according to a new NASA-led study.

Arctic subsea permafrost is thawing faster than thought, says study

Jun 28, 2017, at 12:12 am

London, June 27 (IBNS): The permafrost in the ocean bottom below the East Siberian Arctic Sea is thawing at a rate of 14 cm per year.