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Permafrost Release of Carbon Poses Climate Threat

Updated 2026-06-12 18:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Scientists warn that melting permafrost is releasing carbon into the atmosphere, potentially exacerbating global warming. A new analysis suggests this situation may be more severe than previously thought.

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Scientific American
Melting permafrost is releasing carbon into the atmosphere, but scientists may have underestimated just how bad the situation may be, a new analysis finds
2026-06-12 18:00 UTC
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