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Northern Canada Feels the Heat: Climate Change Impact On Permafrost Zones
Description: Warming or thawing of permafrost due to climate change could significantly impact existing infrastructure and future development in Canada's north. A new study provides one of the first summaries of climate and ground temperature relations across northern Canada. The summary shows the factors that govern the response of permafrost to climate change, and indicates how the emphasis on snow conditions, soil moisture conditions, and surface peat and moss varies across the North. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424100032.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 4/24/2012
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