news Scmp World 2026-08-18

Thawing Siberian permafrost poses risks to U.S. and global Arctic ambitions

Rapidly warming temperatures and thawing permafrost in the Arctic are creating infrastructure challenges that threaten the strategic economic and military goals of the U.S., China, and Russia.

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