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Climate change reaches top of the world. Yes – Everest!

From MOUNTAIN RESEARCH INITIATIVE / university of Maine Human-Induced Climate Change Impacts the Highest Reaches of the Planet—Mount Everest Melting and sublimation on Mount Everest’s highest glacier due to human-induced climate change have reached the point that several decades of accumulation are being lost annually now that ice has been exposed, according to a University of Maine-led international research team that analyzed data from the world’s highest ice core and highest automatic weather stations. The extreme sensitivity of the high-altitude...

Mountain snow and ice disappearing – FAST!

From Mountain Research Initiative Decline in Mountain Snow and Ice May Be Faster Than Anticipated  “Enhanced mountain warming coupled with reduced elevation dependency of precipitation may deplete stores of mountain snow and ice more rapidly than previously thought, new research conducted by the MRI’s Elevation-Dependent Climate Change Working Group has found. Mountains hold most of the world’s snow and ice outside of polar regions and play an essential role in supplying water to meet the needs of both fragile ecosystems...

Mountains & tourism a very real challenge

The theme of this year’s International Mountain Day (IMD) on 11 December is – sustainable mountain tourism. According to FAO : “Sustainable tourism in mountains can contribute to creating additional and alternative livelihood options and promoting poverty alleviation, social inclusion, as well as landscape and biodiversity conservation. It is a way to preserve the natural, cultural and spiritual heritage, to promote local crafts and high value products, and celebrate many traditional practices such as local festivals. Mountain tourism attracts around...