Could Climate Change Drive More People to Live in Siberia?
Nomadic hunters in Siberia saw wood outside of their baloks, small homes on sleds pulled by reindeer. (David DUCOIN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) At a Glance A recent study looked at temperature trends in parts of Siberia.Eighty percent of the region is covered in permafrost.The infrastructure isn't in place to support more people, researchers say. It's one of the coldest places on Earth, but a new study asks the question: Could global warming create a more hospitable environment for people to...