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This permafrost tunnel in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a living graveyard over forty thousand years old! Inside, you can see remains of plant and animal life from thousands and thousands of years ago.
This clip is from Episode 1: Methane
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This permafrost tunnel in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a living graveyard over forty thousand years old! Inside, you can see remains of plant and animal life from thousands and thousands of years ago.
This clip is from Episode 1: Methane
About The Climate Restorers:
A restorative future for our climate and planet is not only possible, it's already underway. And it can herald the start of a kinder, wiser, more humble civilization—a world where all life can thrive.
EarthX & EarthXtra
Love Our Planet.
The Official Network of Earth Day.
About Us:
At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.
EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers entertaining and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.
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00:00We can no longer take for granted the seasons or the ways of the land.
00:06The world is changing, and the effects of thawing permafrost can be seen around cities like Fairbanks, Alaska.
00:14Once healthy forests are collapsing into newly formed lakes.
00:18But to get a clear picture of what's really going on, it helps to see what's happening below ground.
00:25The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory permafrost tunnel in Fox, just north of Fairbanks, Alaska,
00:33was excavated over 40 years ago by the U.S. Army to research tunneling and construction techniques in permafrost.
00:42Today it remains an active research lab where you see firsthand how animal remains and vegetation
00:49that died up to 40,000 years ago remain literally frozen in time.
00:55But all that is changing as the ground warms up and the frozen vegetation begins to rot and release methane.
01:03The large bodies of trapped frozen water are also starting to thaw,
01:08leading to the collapse of surface ground and the formation of new lakes.
01:14What we are seeing is a disaster in the making.
01:18If all of that methane was emitted, let's say over a 20-year period,
01:23global temperatures will rise by 5 to 8 degrees centigrade.
01:27And when would that happen?
01:29It has already begun to happen on a smaller scale.
01:32My fear and our fear is that in a few years' time,
01:36because this heating of the Arctic Circle region is still continuing,
01:40this may release rather quickly.