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Arctic warming fuels 2 distinct climate regimes in Siberia that could wake up a methane 'sleeping giant'


New research finds that western Siberia is becoming wetter as the world warms, while eastern Siberia seems to be getting drier. And both these conditions are fueling a rise in methane emissions, spelling trouble for the climate.

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