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To Bring Back Endangered Fish, This First Nation Is Claiming Environmental Management Authority
After eulachon populations in the Bella Coola River of British Columbia crashed two decades ago, the Nuxalk Nation has made a concerted effort to strengthen its management authority — and hopefully bring back the culturally significant fish.
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Is the Ski Industry Self-Destructive?
The steps that resorts in Europe took to save their ski season caused COVID-19 to spread. This behavior is remarkably parallel to how they’ve been “adapting” to climate change.
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Grazing Disputes in Kyrgyzstan Reveal Pasture Access Concerns for Herders
A clash between livestock herders in the central region of the country uncovers political, economic, and environmental concerns among pastoralist communities.
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Yakama Nation Fishery Succeeds In Restoring Columbia River Sturgeon
After near extinction due to overfishing, hydroelectric damming, and climate change, the Columbia River white sturgeon has made a comeback thanks to Indigenous-led restoration.
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When COVID-19 Quarantines Ancestral Andean Rituals
Virtual Indigenous ceremonies reveal the strong bond between mountain communities and their Inca roots.
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Glaciers May Record the Story of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Reductions in human emissions and changes in atmospheric composition during the coronavirus pandemic might be observed in future glacial ice cores.
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What Superpower Conflicts Mean for Indigenous Peoples
Geopolitical tensions between China and India at their disputed Himalayan border have ecological and social consequences for local peoples.
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Balls of Moss Travel in Herds Atop Some Glaciers and We Don’t Know Why
A new study raises intriguing questions about these green balls of vegetation that travel in unison across glacier surfaces.
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A New Glacier Website From the Austrian Alps
OGGM-Edu offers a variety of educational tools and materials, including interactive apps, graphics and images, adaptable notebooks, and tutorials.