- Thawing Arctic permafrost could release deadly waves of ancient diseases, scientists suggest | Due to the rapid heating, the permafrost is now thawing for the first time since before the last ice age, potentially freeing pathogens the like of which modern humans have never before grappled with https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/permafrost-release-diseases-virus-bacteria-arctic-climate-crisis-a9601431.html 915 comments worldnews