The Hidden Threat: Escaping Natural Gas Could Trigger Permafrost Methane Surge

The thawing of permafrost, which holds double the amount of carbon currently in the atmosphere, is contributing to the climate crisis by releasing methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This poses serious issues for local communities and exacerbates global warming. Although permafrost cannot be directly observed from space, scientists use various satellite data, ground measurements, and modeling to understand its conditions.