| Autor: |
ONISHI, NORIMITSU |
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New York Times. 12/7/2024, Vol. 174 Issue 60361, pA6-A7. 2p. |
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The article discusses the severe impacts of permafrost thaw on Arctic communities. It focuses on the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk in Canada, where residents are facing significant challenges as the ground beneath their homes and infrastructure destabilizes. Thawing permafrost causes buildings to sink, roads to buckle, and coastlines to erode. It highlights the implications of permafrost thaw, including the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which contribute to global warming. |
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Regional Business News |
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