Thawing Permafrost Holds Climate Change Clues (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption This is an aerial view of the field site in Arctic Sweden, where researchers uncovered thousands of previously unrecognized microbes that could contribute to the speed of climate change. Credit Scott Saleska Usage Restrictions credit Scott Saleska License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.