Oldest Ice in North America Hints at Hardy Tundra

Monday, September 22, 2008 - 16:00 in Earth & Climate

Ancient frozen soil did not easily melt during past periods of global warming, suggesting that modern permafrost may not thaw and release as much carbon as previously thought, a new study says.

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