Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Melting Arctic ice could spur inland warming


If Arctic sea ice starts melting fast, polar bears and ring seals wouldn't be the only creatures to feel it: A study released on Tuesday suggests it could spur warmer temperatures hundreds of miles (km) inland. That means a possible thaw in the long-frozen soil known as permafrost, which in turn could have severe effects on ecosystems and human...

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