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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.
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