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Alaska faces rebuilding challenges as permafrost disappears

Alaska’s disappearing permafrost is complicating decisions about where and how to rebuild. Thawing ground can damage settlements and infrastructure.

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Permafrost loss threatens the reliability of infrastructure and may force costly relocation or reconstruction.

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  1. At the Frontier of Change: How—or Where—to Rebuild as Alaska's Permafrost Disappears ↗enr.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC

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