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Melting permafrost makes 'drunken forests' store less carbon

As the Arctic ground thaws due to climate change, trees are struggling to stay upright – and this slows their growth and makes them store less carbon

By: New Scientist

Dec 30 2024
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Melting permafrost makes 'drunken forests' store less carbon

A drunken forest in Alaska, where trees are tilting or collapsing to the ground due to permafrost melt
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