glacier loss
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These Glacier Guardians Are Women
From a photography exhibit of a high-mountain community in the Peruvian Andes to leading research by Columbia scientists, a recent panel celebrated the knowledge and work of women in and around glaciers.
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Antarctica Undergoes ‘Greenlandification’ As Ice Melt Accelerates
Scientists have found that Antarctica’s ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland.
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New Climate Finance Initiative Supports Climate Adaptation Efforts in Glacier-Dependent Regions
A newly approved $250 million from the Green Climate Fund will target glacier melt in Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Pakistan, offering an example of large-scale climate finance for adaptation.
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Will Glacier Melt Lead to Increased Seismic Activity in Mountain Regions?
In a recent study, scientists determined that climate change-induced glacial melt may cause more earthquakes.
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Exploring Legal Tools for Glacier Protection: Who Speaks for Glaciers?
Can “rights of nature” laws be used to protect both humans and glaciers?
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Will New Areas Uncovered by Glacier Melt Boost Swiss Hydropower and Clean Energy Goals?
A Swiss government report reveals that efforts to locate major hydropower resources on land exposed by glacier retreat are entangled with ecological and legal challenges.
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In Nepal, Scientists and Spiritual Leaders Honor a Dying Glacier
Buddhist monks and scientific researchers came together to commemorate the disappearing Yala Glacier and to raise awareness about glacial loss in the Himalayas.
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Study Finds We’ll Lose Almost 40 Percent of Our Glacial Ice
Even if global temperatures plateau, glaciers worldwide will continue to melt.
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Seeing Glacier Landscapes in a Different Light
A collaborative exhibit between artist Patricia Maurides and scientist Karina Yager explores how humans perceive changes in the natural world.
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