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Jumbo Valley Wilderness Protected as Land Management Case Comes to a Close
A land management dispute in Canada that has played out over 30 years has ended in major victory for the Ktunaxa Nation.
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Alaskan Coast at Risk of Catastrophic Landslide and Mega-Tsunami
Geoscientists estimate that a mountain slope could collapse into Prince William Sound within a year, and likely within 20 years, triggering devastating waves.
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Melting Ice Reveals an Ancient Thriving Trade Route
Artifacts from a receding ice patch provide a glimpse of Iron Age and Viking activity along a mountain pass.
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New Study Supports Universal Glacier Slip Law
The study explains how friction alters the velocity of glaciers. It could have important implications for improving sea level rise projections.
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A Minority of Peruvian Mountain Farmers Benefit From Government Pandemic Programs
Many Peruvians sell roses to earn a living. A new government policy could make matters worse for small growers already hard hit by the pandemic.
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GlacierHub Writers and Editors Share What Earth Day Means to Them
They also give some reading recommendations for Earth Day.
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How Coronavirus Is Affecting Communities in Glacier Regions
GlacierHub is tracking the spread of COVID-19 in glacier regions as an increasing number of people have become infected.
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Bushfires in Australia Continue to Devastate New Zealand Glaciers
Smoke and ash from Australia’s devastating fires pose a significant threat to New Zealand’s glaciers.
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Warming Rivers Are Causing Die-Offs Among Alaska Salmon
As salmon suffer in Alaska’s warming snow- and rain-fed rivers, some scientists are looking to glaciers to predict the future of these fish.
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“
