Thawing Permafrost Threatens Alaska's Ecosystem, University of Alaska Fairbanks Researcher Says
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Climate change stands to trigger a regime change in Alaska, with far-reaching consequences as frozen ground thaws beneath us, a prominent University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist told the Tanana Chiefs Conference on Tuesday. "When you thaw the permafrost, everything falls apart," said hydrologist Larry Hinzman.
By Alaska Dispatch News, ContributorAlaska's best news and opinion, 2015-03-19