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Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:20:01 UTC.

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  1. Today's emissions choices could limit Antarctic ice loss and sea-level rise for coastal communities

  2. Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet

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