Arctic ‘Doomsday Vault’ Filled With World’s Seeds Comes to Life


	Arctic ‘Doomsday Vault’ Filled With World’s Seeds Comes to Life

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2-24-2008 9:12 PM

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2-24-2008 10:04 PM

tabsey

I read there was one being built near the permafrost line. I wonder if it has had to be shifted because of climate change.

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