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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) — Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program

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About / Mission

A U.S. government scientific agency that conducts applied research on permafrost thaw, coastal subsidence, erosion, and related hazards affecting Arctic communities and infrastructure.

Crises They Solve

Severe Arctic Permafrost Thaw Accelerating Global Climate and Human Risks
Severity: 9/10

Severe Arctic Permafrost Thaw Accelerating Global Climate and Human Risks

Environment & Climate
Unprecedented Continental Drying and Freshwater Losses Threaten Nearly 6 Billion People in 101 Countries
Severity: 9/10

Unprecedented Continental Drying and Freshwater Losses Threaten Nearly 6 Billion People in 101 Countries

Resources & Scarcity