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Mountains matter, if you’re young, UN declares

Covering around 27 percent of the earth’s land surface, mountains play a critical role in moving the world towards sustainable economic growth

Tracking 3 decades of dramatic glacial lake growth

In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using a 30-year satellite data record have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change. Courtest: NASA/National Geographic

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