glaciers
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Algal Blooms: A ‘Dark’ Threat to Greenland’s Cooling Capabilities
Recent studies show that the deposition of nutrients on glaciers and ice sheets is causing rapid algal growth, reducing glacier albedo and warming the planet.
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The Irreversible Global Impacts From the Loss of Earth’s Frozen Regions
In June, climate negotiators from around the world met in Bonn, Germany for the annual Subsidiary Body meetings in preparation for the Conference of the Parties.
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Massive Calving Episode in Greenland May Foreshadow More Rapid Ice Sheet Loss
Researchers studying a lake drainage event in Greenland determined that large amounts of meltwater can lead to massive glacier calving events and accelerate ice sheet loss.
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New U.N. Resolution Urges Member States to Act for Glacier Preservation
The resolution, spearheaded by Tajikistan (along with Peru and Bhutan), marks a historic first for Central Asia. It emphasizes the importance of Indigenous populations affected by glacier loss.
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When Glaciers Disappear, So Do Deities
The loss of glaciers across the Andes and the Himalayas impacts not only water supplies, but also the cultural and spiritual lives of local communities.
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How Do Glacial Ecosystems Respond to Climate Change?
Microbiologist Arwyn Edwards discusses the complex role of microbial life in glacial ecosystems and the impact of climate change on his field.
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How ‘Undone Science’ Shaped Chile’s Glacier Protection Battle
A new study examines how “undone science” has shaped the conflict between mining and glacier conservation in Chile over the past two decades.
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Indonesia May Soon Lose Its Last Glaciers
Scientists estimate that Indonesia will lose its two remaining glaciers by 2030—a warning for glaciers around the world.
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Geologist Mike Kaplan Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
Kaplan studies the ways ice sheets, mountain glaciers, climates and landscapes changed in the past.
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