Permafrost and Climate Talks

Permafrost diagram
http://www.wunderground.com/climate/permafrost.asp

Scientists want countries to consider the impact that permafrost will have on our atmosphere at the climate talks. As the temperature of the globe increases, the permafrost has begun to melt. The permafrost contains lots of decaying organic matter and as the permafrost melts this matter is released in the form of carbon dioxide or methane. The earths permafrost contains twice as much carbon dioxide than the earths atmosphere. The permafrost melting is also an issue because it will make the ground in these areas unstable and cities built in these areas may have issues with buildings and other structures collapsing. 

Looking at the effects that permafrost melting will have on the planet and preparing for the hazard is a good mitigation tactic and should be considered when looking at global warming. 

http://www.weather.com/news/climate-change-melting-permafrost-20121128