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Thawing Permafrost Releases Industrial Contaminants into Arctic Communities

2024

Christensen, K.

EHP Publishing

Description

In this commentary, the author describes how melting permafrost is releasing environmental contaminants into air, water, and the food web, compounding health threats for Indigenous Peoples living in the Arctic. She also discusses the importance of empowering Indigenous Peoples and working in partnership with them to find solutions and address research gaps. 

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Thawing Permafrost Releases Industrial Contaminants into Arctic Communities.

Christensen, K. (2024). Thawing permafrost releases industrial contaminants into Arctic communities. Environmental Health Perspectives, 132(3).


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