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As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

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Scientists at Britain’s University of Sussex have discovered that an ancient part of Siberia’s permafrost is far more resilient to heat than once thought, having survived temperatures as much as 4–5°C (39–41°F) warmer than today. … Read More >As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

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Extinct woolly rhino found in excellent condition after being frozen in Far Eastern Russian permafrost for at least 20,000 years

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With climate change melting more of the world’s oldest permafrost, archeologists keep discovering the remains of animals from past millennia. In Russia, researchers have found a woolly rhino that died more than 20,000 years ago. … Read More >Extinct woolly rhino found in excellent condition after being frozen in Far Eastern Russian permafrost for at least 20,000 years