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Is Permafrost the Climate Tipping Point of No Return?

Season 3 Episode 12 | 11m 49s

Arctic air is warming, causing scientists to worry that melting arctic ice and snow could also lead to a sudden permafrost thaw and release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) that forms a climate tipping point or feedback loop. And the trigger temperature may be coming much sooner than expected.

Aired: 02/13/23
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