Thawing Permafrost -- Changing Planet

The video discusses permafrost, a type of frozen ground found in regions like Alaska, Siberia, and Greenland. It explains how permafrost is affected by climate change, leading to infrastructure challenges and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Research efforts in Alaska, including the work of Dr. Matthew Sturm and Professor Vladimir Romanovsky, are highlighted. The video also covers the release of methane from thawing permafrost, a potent greenhouse gas, and predicts significant permafrost loss by 2200 if current warming trends continue.

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