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A network of sensors for climate forecasts
by zopemaster — published Dec 06, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , , ,
Environmental scientists and IT and communication engineers have got together as part of the Swiss Experiment Project to try and assess the impact of climate change in the Alps at the earliest possible stage.
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Alpine ski resorts melting away
by zopemaster — published Feb 28, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
A quick demise looks to be on the cards for two ski resorts in the Ticino/CH. Indeed the ski station at Abondance/F did not even go into operation this season.
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Climate protection: are we doing the right thing?
by zopemaster — published Mar 14, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
Future in the Alps was a success! But CIPRA is moving on and, with fresh energy and new competence, is this time addressing one very important and equally complex topic. The climate is changing.
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The Alps as a Model Climate Region: cc.alps shows how it's done
by zopemaster — published Apr 03, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
Climate change is affecting the Alps more than other regions of Europe. That's why in many areas measures are now being adopted and prepared to reduce, or adapt to, climate change. CIPRA's new project "cc.alps" is designed to help ensure that these climate response measures are in keeping with the principle of sustainable development as far as possible.
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Stable glaciers in Central Asia
by zopemaster — published Apr 30, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
Global warming is not causing all the world's glaciers to melt at the same rate.
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Energy supplies at risk from shrinking glaciers
by zopemaster — published Apr 30, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: ,
The shrinkage of the Mer de Glace in the French Alps is having a tangible impact on the use of hydropower.
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The Climate in the Alps is much prized - CIPRA Competition cc.alps: win prizes worth up to €20,000 each
by zopemaster — published May 21, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: ,
Prizes worth a total of €100,000 await the best measures aimed at a sustainable approach to the consequences of climate change in the Alpine region. CIPRA, the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, has just launched this competition as part of its cc.alps Project.
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Water resources under threat in the Himalayas
by zopemaster — published Aug 28, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Climate change is threatening the water reserves of East Asia. An estimated 50 percent of the water from the Himalayas comes from glaciers, permafrost zones and the snowmelt.
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EU measures on climate change
by zopemaster — published Sep 11, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , ,
When the time comes for the new European Commission to take office in 2009, it is possible that the EU will appoint a Commissioner for Climate Change, according to the environmental news service ENDS Europe Daily.
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Rhône Glacier to melt away by 2100
by zopemaster — published Nov 06, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Scientists at the Écoles Polytechniques Fédérales de Lausanne/CH and Zurich/CH have used complex computer simulations to predict that the Rhône Glacier in the Canton of Valais/CH will have disappeared by 2100.
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