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glaciers

With new data, researchers attempt to overturn long-held theory on ice ages and climate change

By Louise Kim | Climate Change

The Aletsch Glacier, largest of Switzerland's 1800 glaciers

Introduction: Praying for the ice (and snow, and water) as the climate changes

By Dan Drollette Jr | Climate Change

Two scenarios for the melting of the Alps' largest glacier

The Alps’ iconic glaciers are melting, but there’s still time to save (most of) the biggest

By Matthias Huss | Climate Change, Special Topics

Disappearing glaciers: Before and after views of Mont Blanc

By Guardian staff | Climate Change

3-D model of Himalayan glaciers

How fast are Himalaya’s glaciers melting? Look at Cold War spy satellite photos

By Eric Niiler | Analysis, Climate Change