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1.5C rise in temperature enough to start permafrost melt, scientists warn | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Permafrost to melt.

  1.5C rise in temperature enough to start permafrost melt, scientists warn | Environment | guardian.co.uk. A global temperature rise of 1.5C would be enough to start the melting of permafrost in Siberia, scientists warned on Thursday. Any widespread thaw in Siberia’s permanently frozen ground could have severe consequences for climate change. Permafrost covers about 24% …

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