Researchers study impact of melting glaciers in Peru
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 08:02
in Earth & Climate
In the context of modern anthropogenic climate change, many Peruvian societies are experiencing the brunt of abrupt climate change impacts. The Peruvian Andes are home to 70 percent of the world's tropical glaciers, which provide surrounding communities with water for drinking, agriculture and pastoralism, energy production and tourism.