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Chile’s Pascua-Lama Mine Legally Shut Down, but Mining Exploration Continues
The mine was ordered to close due to environmental violations, but the owner, Canadian company Barrick Gold, is still exploring mining opportunities in the area.
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Scientists Reconstruct the Glacial Conditions During Ötzi the Iceman’s Lifetime
New research published in Nature suggests that the Ötzal Alps experienced nearly ice-free summits during the mid-Holocene, about 6,000 years ago.
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Combinations of Marginalized Identities Can Limit Climate Adaptation in Peru
A recent study found that factors like gender, age, and language can intersect to shape adaptation options. Better policies could promote more equitable adaptation.
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Developing Countries Fuel Momentum For Ambitious Climate Targets
A group of the least developed countries have held a climate summit to showcase their ambitious plans and hold developed nations to account.
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Vicuña Dung Brings Vegetation to the High Andes
Latrines created by vicuñas, wild relatives of llamas, provide vital nutrients for plants on post-glaciated mountain landscapes in the Andes.
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Subglacial Lakes in Antarctica Found to Be More Active Than Previously Thought
A new study finds that a system of lakes under Thwaites Glacier have undergone large drainage events, highlighting underestimates in the melting rate of the glacier.
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Celebrating International Mountain Day With Biodiversity Commitments
Member states of the UN gathered to discuss their responsibility to support mountain communities, ecosystems, and COVID-19 recovery.
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New Book Highlights the Beauty of Glaciers
Canadian author Lynn Martel recently released a book filled with stories about the wonder of glaciers and the people who interact with them.
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The Echoing Wake of a Dying Glacier
A permanent art installation in Calgary, Canada, delivers the sounds of the shrinking Bow Glacier to the city center in real-time.