July 15, 2009 | Research

Northwestern Scientist Investigates Impact of Melting Permafrost

By Megan Fellman
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EVANSTON, Ill. --- Research is underway by scientists at Northwestern University to understand how much impact the melting of permafrost will have on the future climate of Earth. Andrew Jacobson, assistant professor of earth and planetary sciences, discusses his research.

Megan Fellman is the science and engineering editor. Contact her at fellman@northwestern.edu