Scientists head to warming Alaska on ice core expedition

The state of Alaska has the dubious distinction of leading the lower 48 in the effects of a warming climate. Small villages are slipping into the sea due to coastal erosion, soggy permafrost is cracking buildings and trapping trucks.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news128693271.html">Scientists head to warming Alaska on ice core expedition</a></p> <p>The state of Alaska has the dubious distinction of leading the lower 48 in the effects of a warming climate. Small villages are slipping into the sea due to coastal erosion, soggy permafrost is cracking buildings and trapping trucks.</p>