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World Service,4 mins

What does permafrost thaw mean for locals?

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For residents of a small community in Alaska, the ground is literally shifting beneath their feet as the temperature rises. Reporter Sunni Bean went to find out what this means for their traditional ways of life, and even got stuck in the thawing permafrost while doing so!

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