The Far North is thawing, unleashing clouds of planet-heating gas. Scientists rely on an arsenal of tech to sniff out just how nasty the problem is.

WIRED featured the work of Arctic researchers, including Kevin Rozmiarek and his colleagues at INSTAAR, who are investigating methane emissions from thawing permafrost. The article highlights the innovative techniques being used to measure and understand methane release in rapidly warming Arctic regions, including the use of drones and advanced atmospheric sampling equipment.

As permafrost thaws across the far north, it releases highly potent greenhouse gases that lead to more warming. Understanding the scale and mechanisms of these emissions is critical for climate science and policy.