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June 2, 2020

Siberia Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Wave, Accelerating Thawing of Permafrost
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In climate news, Siberia is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave.
Some parts of the region registered temperatures more than 20 degrees
higher than the historical average for this time of year. Wildfires are
expected to intensify into the summer as scientists warn the mounting
temperatures are speeding the thawing of the permafrost, which releases
carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, causing
temperatures to further rise.


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