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Tibetans carry on as glaciers fall victim to global warming
The following article is a chilling reminder of the potential effects of global climate change. The Tibetan Plateau, often thought of as a beautiful place, but not one of global economic significance, actually has a huge potential impact on the global economy as its glaciers...'Ask Some Whites to Leave': Land Ownership in South Africa
This is a hot, hot topic in South Africa right now. In theory, land redress seems inevitable. In practice, it's a bit stickier, as we've seen in Zimbabwe. I have been to Imizamo Yethu (also called Mandela Park),...
created by Jordan Yerman | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago
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Breaking news from Pakistan: K6 open for climbing!
"Breaking news from Pakistan: K6 open for climbing! K-6 will be open to climbing expeditions this year - other mountains nearby such as K7 will be allowed for climbers as well soon. Image of the head of Charakusa valley, with K6 (center) and Kapura (right) peaks in...Iran allows rare peek at sensitive nuclear site
"Iran allows rare peek at sensitive nuclear site Isfahan, Iran 04 February 2007 10:32 Nothing seems extraordinary on the quiet provincial road outside the ancient Iranian city of Isfahan. Then suddenly, nestling beneath the mountains, a tall chimney emerges flanked by an...Snow in So. California, UK a mess, frogs to follow
I saw snow in San Diego in 1962. My dad was stationed at the Navy's Coronado Air Station. I was in the 10th grade and we all ran to the windows in school. Europe is "LOS ANGELES – A fast-moving cold storm...
created by Snelgrove Bottomly | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago
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Tourists return to Nepal as violence makes an exit
"Tourists return to Nepal as violence makes an exit By Vipul Goel Pokhara (Nepal), Jan.16 (ANI): As peace returns to Nepal, the Himalayan kingdom, after the November peace deal between the interim government and the Maoists, thousands of tourists have started visiting...In Memoriam: Bradford Washburn, 1910-2007
In Memoriam: Bradford Washburn, 1910-2007 With great sadness I received the news this morning that Bradford Washburn, an inspirational man, climber, photographer, and academic with a resume which defies imagination, passed away last night, January 10, 2007.His dedication to...A World of Adventure
"A World of Adventure The Photography of Jake Norton Jake Norton Jake Norton first captured the world's attention with his stunning image of the 75 year old remains of famed British climber George Mallory, discovered at 27,000 feet on Everest's North Face. Since then, Jake...Ed Viesturs and Dreams
"Ed Viesturs and Dreams I went to see Ed Viesturs at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver last night. Ed was there to promote his new book, No Shortcuts to the Top, which details his quest (called Endeavor 8000) to climb the fourteen 8000 meter (26,000+ foot) peaks without...Quake rattles northwestern British Columbia
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake rattled northwestern British Columbia and the Alaska Panhandle on Tuesday, but there were no reports of damage, seismologists said. The quake at 7:49 a.m. PST (1549 GMT) was centered in the mountains of...First time Hybrid Speciation found in Animals
High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a new species of butterfly has emerged as a hybrid of two existing species. It is the first time that this type of species formation has been shown in animals, according to the...US Election Fruit Still Green
I have always argued that the key to beating the Republicans (or anyone who sides with careless industry, the Dems included) is a strong stand on the side of the environment. The issue transcends everything,...
Truce with my Inner Self... one essay enough to activate your sixth sense (a ...
"The Lord within us
Working in your office, you brood why you were born. To work till you exhaust, no enjoyment felt on reaching home, your wife craves for some time for herself and children. You think your energy is being wasted in the corrupt World.
My friend, a painter... Tips For Driving In The Winter
"Despite record-breaking warm temperatures in much of the country the past week or so, winter is coming, accompanied by the usual arrival of onslaught of snow, ice and the hazardous roads such weather produces. Many of us will be heading to the mountains to take advantage of...In the Beginning: Scientists get ready to hunt for God particle (+Videos)
At security posts dotted around the fields between the Jura mountains and Lake Geneva scientists are installing hi-tech retina scans above shafts descending 80m down - and leading to the largest scientific instrument ever built. The machine is being bolted together inside a...
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