Examine the dynamic story of Glacier National Park's namesake glaciers, their retreat, and the broader implications of climate change on this unique ecosystem.
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Where the Ice Is Vanishing Fast
This series, Glaciers in Retreat, traces the story of climate change through one of its most visible proving grounds — Glacier National Park.
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When the Park's Glaciers Grew Largest
During the Little Ice Age, roughly 1300 to 1850 AD, the glaciers here expanded to sizes they hadn't reached in thousands of years.
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From One Hundred Fifty to Twenty Five
In 1850, roughly one hundred fifty glaciers filled the mountain valleys here.
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Carbon Dioxide and Disappearing Ice
Before the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric carbon dioxide held steady around 280 parts per million for thousands of years.
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When Snow Vanishes Everything Shifts
Mountain goats in Glacier National Park seek out lingering snow patches not just for water but to regulate their body temperature.
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Glacier Park Reimagined for Tomorrow
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