Thawing Alaskan permafrost is unleashing more mercury, confirming worst fears of scientists

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By Anita HofschneiderAug 26, 2024, 4:30 am276 pts
Alaska’s permafrost is melting and revealing high levels of mercury that could threaten Alaska Native peoples. That’s according to a new study released earlier this month by the University of Southern California, analyzing sediment from melted permafrost along Alaska’s Yukon River. Researchers already…

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