Signal: Asian glaciers retreating
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China’s glaciers melting as temps rise

by on 03. Nov, 2011 in Uncategorized

Sharp increases in temperature driven by global warming are melting China’s Himalayan glaciers, an impact that threatens habitats, tourism and economic development, says a study released Tuesday. Of 111 weather stations scattered across southwestern China, 77 percent showed significant upticks in temperatures between 1961 and 2008, according to the study, published in a British peer-reviewed [...]

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USGS: Glaciers Retreating in Asia

by on 31. Aug, 2010 in Uncategorized

US Geological Survey Many of Asia’s glaciers are retreating as a result of climate change. This retreat impacts water supplies to millions of people, increases the likelihood of outburst floods that threaten life and property in nearby areas, and contributes to sea-level rise. The U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with 39 international scientists, published a [...]