Growing ImpactAuthor: Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment
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Investigating thawing permafrost
Episode 9
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way.