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Alaska is melting and it's likely to accelerate global heating [View all]
***This article highlights the problem of permafrost melting and releasing methane. Per other articles I have read, this methane is not captured in many global warming models***
The state has just had its warmest spring on record, causing permafrost to thaw and dramatically reshaping some areas.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/13/climate-crisis-alaska-is-melting-and-its-likely-to-accelerate-global-heating
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