Save the Permafrost
What is Permafrost
What we know
Permafrost is ground under soil that remains frozen throughout a year and could be composed of rock, soil, other sediments and types of ice that keeps it all together. We know that permafrost has been frozen for tens or thousands of years.
Permafrost could be very deep, up to close to 5000 feet. We also know that it stores massive amounts of carbon. These are mostly coming from remains of plants and animals that froze before decomposing.
Scientists estimate that permafrost could hold about 1500 billion tons of carbon. That's double the amount of carbon already in the atmosphere now!
Why Permafrost matters
Permafrost is part of global warming story
Rising temperatures
Rising temperatures around the globe accelerate the thawing process of the Permafrost.
Release of carbon
As the Permafrost melts, it releases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.
Vicious circle!
As more carbon dioxide and methane is released from the Permafrost, it accelerates global warming even further!
Global and Local Impact
It covers almost a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. That's 9 million square miles. It is mainly in Siberia, Alaska, Northern Canada, parts of Scandinavia, and Greenland. People globally will be impacted by more carbon release.
Also, it is very important to be aware that local communities are already being adversely impacted by melting Permafrost and their livelihoods are endangered.
Who we are
We are a small charity based in the UK that aims to ring alarm bells about the dangers of thawing and decomposing Permafrost on global warming.
We want to fund more research to understand the extent of damage and support actions to preserve the Permafrost.
Actions needed
Please DONATE to help us further our mission!
Contact us to learn more what you can do to support and Save the Permafrost. Keep it frozen.
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