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Permafrost melt in the Arctic could cost $261 billion in infrastructure damages: Study

Source: downtoearth.org.inOriginal report

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A recent study indicates that the melting of permafrost in the Arctic region could lead to an estimated $261 billion in infrastructure damages. This highlights the significant economic consequences of climate change and permafrost thaw.

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A recent study indicates that the melting of permafrost in the Arctic region could lead to an estimated $261 billion in infrastructure damages. This highlights the significant economic consequences of climate change and permafrost thaw.

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