12.29.05
Permafrost melting
One of many effects of global warming is the warming of the artic and the melting of the permafrost. This article on Scientific American suggests permafrost could disappear by 2100.
While a watery artic would allow for more direct shipping routes, it does pose a threat to the way of life in these artic regions. There are already many stories relating how roads and buildings built on the peramfrost are falling apart. I also saw a special on tv the other day about how the polar bear population in the artic is in danger. Polar bears have had to migrate further and many have died from starvation or gotten trapped on drifting ice.
Some researches say the artic melting is part of a multi-year cycle of warming/cooling of the sun/earth AND NOT the result of man. Either way, am curious how the global warming will affect the sea levels. Will there be a second Atlantis?