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5 terrifying facts about the melting permafrost

by Nina Pullano
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As its name suggests, permafrost is meant to remain permanently frozen.

But Arctic soil is rapidly melting — twice as fast as other parts of the world.

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>> That has major consequences for humans and the environment. Here are 5 effects you need to know.

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