Earth Sciences
Permafrost degradation increases risk and large future costs of infrastructure on the Third Pole
Y. Ran, G. Cheng, et al.
Permafrost degradation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau poses a significant threat to infrastructure and the livelihoods of 10 million people. This research, conducted by Youhua Ran and colleagues, reveals that maintaining infrastructure under historical scenarios could cost an additional ~$6.31 billion by 2090, while strategic adaptations could save up to 20.9%. The findings emphasize the urgency of climate change mitigation and infrastructure adaptation in this vulnerable region.
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