Author: Pria Mahadevan

Ice Stupas Have Become a Popular Water Management Tool in the Himalayas. But Can They Work in Chile?

An innovative project led by Chilean engineers tests an Indigenous Himalayan technology in a new place. It has faced unique sociopolitical challenges.
First ‘Worlds at Waste’ Conference Takes an Interdisciplinary Look at Water in South Asia

From glaciers and landslides to displacement and flooding, two Columbia University professors broke down academic silos and reflected on water issues.
How an Adventurous Schoolteacher in the Washington Backcountry Launched the Pacific Crest Trail

New investigations bring the trail’s originator, Catherine Montgomery, into focus nearly a century later.
The Quest to Redesign Washington’s State Flag — and Honor Its Natural Landscape

With imagery representing Puget Sound, the Cascade Ranges, and expansive orchards, a new state flag seeks to foster both pride and preservation.
As Greenland’s Ice Melts, Glacial Sand Deposits May Offer a Welcome Economic Opportunity

Greenland’s majority Indigenous population is in favor of exploring sand extraction, according to an academic research poll.
A Pyramid on Everest, Caught in the Balance

Unsteady funding streams have caused Mount Everest’s “Pyramid” monitoring station to unravel at the seams. It may be an opportunity to re-envision the station’s purpose.

Ice Stupas Have Become a Popular Water Management Tool in the Himalayas. But Can They Work in Chile?

An innovative project led by Chilean engineers tests an Indigenous Himalayan technology in a new place. It has faced unique sociopolitical challenges.
First ‘Worlds at Waste’ Conference Takes an Interdisciplinary Look at Water in South Asia

From glaciers and landslides to displacement and flooding, two Columbia University professors broke down academic silos and reflected on water issues.
How an Adventurous Schoolteacher in the Washington Backcountry Launched the Pacific Crest Trail

New investigations bring the trail’s originator, Catherine Montgomery, into focus nearly a century later.
The Quest to Redesign Washington’s State Flag — and Honor Its Natural Landscape

With imagery representing Puget Sound, the Cascade Ranges, and expansive orchards, a new state flag seeks to foster both pride and preservation.
As Greenland’s Ice Melts, Glacial Sand Deposits May Offer a Welcome Economic Opportunity

Greenland’s majority Indigenous population is in favor of exploring sand extraction, according to an academic research poll.
A Pyramid on Everest, Caught in the Balance

Unsteady funding streams have caused Mount Everest’s “Pyramid” monitoring station to unravel at the seams. It may be an opportunity to re-envision the station’s purpose.