permafrost threatened by ice thaw

[greenman3610]

MEDIA ADVISORY: Permafrost Threatened by Rapid Retreat of Arctic Sea Ice, NCAR/NSIDC Study Finds

The rate of climate warming over northern Alaska, Canada, and Russia could more than triple during extended episodes of rapid sea ice loss, according to a new study from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The findings raise concerns about the thawing of permafrost, or permanently frozen soil, and the potential consequences for sensitive ecosystems, human infrastructure, and the release of additional greenhouse gases.

http://www.nsidc.org/news/press/20080610_Slater.html

[Octafish]

1. Ecological catastrophe is exactly what the evile elite want.

That's the only explanation that makes the inaction of the United States understandable. From the perspective of Bush and what he calls "my base," Lifeboat Earth can only carry so many survivors.

[dysfunctional press]

2. culling the herd would certainly help the economy...

cutting out the deadwood and all...:sarcasm:

[Lorien]

3. Distaster capitalism is very profitable.

never mind the fact that it will destroy most life on earth.

Bastards.

:grr:

[ohioINC]

4. The world as we no it is already lost.

As the permafrost and ice melt massive amounts of methane hydrates will be released into the atmosphere and global warming will be exponentially increased.