Arctic permafrost thaw could set off sudden environmental changes
A new study found the thaw could happen so fast it would be difficult for Arctic residents to adapt.
November 18, 2019
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Discussions of permafrost thaw in the Arctic have tended to frame it as a gradual process that could slowly change the future Arctic environment, proceeding at a pace that will allow humans time to adapt to new conditions.
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