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Arctic Report: Thawing Permafrost Fuels Carbon Emissions Crisis

2/1/2025

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The 2024 Arctic Report Card paints a stark picture: thawing permafrost and rampant wildfires have turned the Arctic into a carbon emitter rather than a storehouse. With the last nine years marking the hottest on record, migratory caribou populations have plummeted by 65%. Urgent support for Indigenous leadership and climate initiatives is crucial to combat these alarming shifts.

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The 2024 Arctic Report Card paints a stark picture: thawing permafrost and rampant wildfires have turned the Arctic into a carbon emitter rather than a storehouse. With the last nine years marking the hottest on record, migratory caribou populations have plummeted by 65%. Urgent support for Indigenous leadership and climate initiatives is crucial to combat these alarming shifts.