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Capturing the Magic, Mystery and Art of Glaciers
Photographer Alex DeMets traveled in South America for six years before opening a gallery of his work in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.
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Portraits of Glaciers: Art, Identity and the Self in Retreat
Artist Fran Beallor reflects on her series of drawings of glaciers, and how they explore humanity and our changing environment.
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Melting Glaciers Reveal Clues to Climate Adaptation in Norway’s Mountains
Glacial archaeologists are uncovering hundreds of artifacts in Norway, including the best preserved pair of prehistoric skis found to date.
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From Mountain Regions to Island States: U.N. Celebrates First World Glacier Day
U.N. delegates and glaciologists convened to address the profound impacts of accelerating glacial melting, particularly for freshwater resources, mountain communities and small island states.
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China Authorizes Controversial Hydropower Project in Landslide-Prone Region of Tibet
Recent Chinese approval to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet has sparked concerns on local displacement, downstream impacts and infrastructure longevity.
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Meet the Group Monitoring Oregon’s Shrinking Glaciers
The Oregon Glaciers Institute just published a four-year report detailing their commitment to addressing glacier retreat—one of climate change’s most infamous impacts.
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International Day, Year and Decade: The UN Draws Attention to Glacier Preservation
With a World Day for Glaciers on March 21, the UN is initiating a campaign to promote action to preserve the world’s glaciers.
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Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation
While the recent listing marks a win for the species after a 14-year wait, the bird faces an uncertain future in a warming world,
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Art as Witness: Honoring Iceland’s Changing Glacial Landscape
Artists Peter Bremers and Jim Schantz discuss their glacial artworks inspired by a journey to Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.
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