New research suggests that Asian rivers won’t run dry as the planet heats up—but tens of millions will still suffer severe shortages
Settling the science on Himalayan glaciers
The remote glaciers of the Himalayan mountains have been the subject of much controversy, yet little research
Not in 2035
I started a new website to collect information on the Himalayan glaciers
Arctic Ice in “Death Spiral,” Is Near Record Low
The Arctic Ocean’s sea ice has shrunk to its second smallest area on record, close to 2007’s record-shattering low
The Dark and Mushy Side of A Frozen Continent
Researchers are uncovering a wetter world under the Antarctic ice than they ever imagined. But it’s far from clear which life forms call this extreme environment home.
The Plan to Unlock Lake Vostok
After a 6-year pause to consider the risks of environmental contamination, a Russian research team will resume drilling through the Antarctic ice.
Swaddling a Glacier
In the Swiss Alps, a huge sheet of fleece-like material is helping keep ice cool, in an effort to extend the life of a glacier threatened by global warming
