Summary of "We're melting the Arctic and reviving deadly germs"

The video discusses how the melting of permafrost in the Arctic due to global warming is causing issues such as landslides, infrastructure damage, and the release of greenhouse gases. A specific case in Siberia is highlighted where a deadly anthrax outbreak was linked to a long-dead reindeer carcass that thawed out along with the permafrost. Scientists are concerned about the potential unearthing of other diseases as permafrost continues to melt, posing a threat to human health. The release of carbon from melting permafrost will accelerate the impacts of climate change globally, leading to rising sea levels, heat waves, droughts, and floods. The video emphasizes the interconnectedness of human activities, climate change, and the resurgence of deadly diseases.

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