The Disappearing Glaciers: A Global Crisis

The Disappearing Glaciers: A Global Crisis

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Health Sciences, Biology, Geography, Science

11th Grade - University

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Lonnie Thompson and his team study glaciers in Peru, revealing alarming climate change effects. Glaciers, crucial for freshwater, are shrinking, threatening water supplies. Ice cores provide historical climate data, showing unprecedented warming. Global glacier melting impacts millions, emphasizing urgent climate action.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways are people in South America affected by the melting glaciers?

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What does Lonnie Thompson mean when he says we are approaching a threshold regarding glaciers?

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