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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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Scientists Respond to the Planned Termination of the Only U.S. Antarctic Research Vessel
In a signed letter, 170 researchers, including 10 from Columbia University, urged Congress and National Science Foundation to continue the operation of the Nathaniel B. Palmer.
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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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The Link Between the Climate Crisis and Linguistic Diversity in New York City
Climate change is increasing emigration from some of the most linguistically diverse high mountain regions in the world, shaping migrant communities in New York.
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Canada Pledges $15 Million for Climate Adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
In partnership with a local NGO, Canada will finance climate adaptation projects throughout Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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Ten-Year Climate Lawsuit Ends in Loss for One Man, But a Win for Climate
A German court’s dismissal of a historic lawsuit filed by an Indigenous Peruvian against energy giant RWE has far-reaching implications for climate law.
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Increasing Tensions in Kashmir Threaten Water Security for Over 200 Million People
Recent conflicts between India and Pakistan, coupled with the changing climate, have revived concerns over food and water security in the region.
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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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