Rapid Ice-Wedge Melting Accelerates Permafrost Decline

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Rapid Ice-Wedge Melting Accelerates Permafrost Decline

LOS ALAMOS, N.M.—A new study of permafrost has found that the ice wedges forming the prevalent honeycomb pattern across the tundra appear to be melting rapidly across the Arctic, changing the hydrology of the region and accelerating the release of greenhouse gases with major implications for global warming. While the gradual warming of permafrost has […]

Predicted China Emissions Decline Spurs Hope for Climate Change Deal

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Predicted China Emissions Decline Spurs Hope for Climate Change Deal

LONDON—China’s greenhouse gas emissions likely will decline faster than previously thought, according to a new report. The authors say that means the world could prevent global warming exceeding U.N. targets. It follows optimism at the recent G7 summit that a comprehensive global climate change agreement could be signed this year. The images of workers and […]