As rising Arctic temperatures cause permafrost to thaw, more ancient creatures will be discovered in the ice — but scientists warn those finds could come at a great cost.
The six-year effort by climate scientists and policy experts aims to fill gaps in knowledge about planet-warming emissions and help affected communities in Alaska.
Alaska is warming faster than any other U.S. state, and that’s causing problems, a team of bridge engineers and social scientists explains. The infrastructure bill in Congress would offer some help.