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Five Years In, Legal Team Behind Groundbreaking Huaraz Case Remains Optimistic
A recent panel discussion provided an update on the case of a Peruvian farmer who is taking on one of the world’s largest energy companies over its carbon emissions.
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Dust May Beat Black Carbon at Speeding Up Snowmelt in the Himalayas
Tiny dust particles at high altitudes are having a greater effect on snow-darkening than previously thought, accelerating the loss of glaciers.
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Water Samples Reveal Microplastics in Remote Patagonian Fjord System
Microscopic bits of plastic have been discovered in remote pristine Chilean Patagonia, with implications for ecosystem and human health.
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Fire and Ice: New Database Maps and Classifies the Dangers of Glacierized Volcanoes
A new study maps the world’s glacierized volcanoes and could help predict the dangers of future glaciovolcanism.
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Glaciers in Canada Found To Be Thicker Than Previously Suggested
A new study that collected ice thickness data for a number of glaciers concluded they are 38% thicker than previous estimates, with implications for water availability.
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Olafur Eliasson’s Latest Creation Combines Art and Science on an Italian Glacier
The renowned artist installed an astronomical device to draw attention to the changing climate at Italy’s Hochjochferner glacier.
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‘When Glaciers Go’ Producer Tashi Bista Speaks with GlacierHub
The documentary When Glaciers Go tells the story of a family in Upper Mustang, Nepal as they adapt to societal transformations brought about by climate change.
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Glaciers Unlock Clues to Spanish Flu Pandemic
A timely article published in GeoHealth explores the links between unusual climate conditions during the Spanish Flu and the mortality rate from the disease.
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Local Action Leads to Salmon Comeback in Washington’s Hood Canal
Work by tribal, state, and non-governmental organizations in Washington State have brought endangered summer chum salmon populations to potential de-listing levels.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
