In the Arctic zone Russian Federation because of thawing of permafrost can be deformed from 22 to 100% of buildings

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Permafrost thawing in large settlements of the Arctic zone Russian Federation already has consequences: it is deformed from 22 to 100 percent of buildings and constructions. In Amderm's settlement of the Nenets Autonomous Area - a half, in Vorkuta - to 40 percent. To avoid negative consequences, it is necessary to adapt now already infrastructure Arctic for climate change and the related risks. Scientists came to such conclusion following the results of research of frozen soil. "By our estimates, a direct loss from global warming in the Arctic zone due to loss of the fixed assets built on the frozen bases already to 2050...