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Karakoram Glaciers Gain Ice, Defying Global Warming Claims

7/25/2025

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In a surprising twist, scientists have found that glaciers in the Karakoram mountain range are actually gaining ice, challenging the narrative of global warming. A striking 2023 NASA image captures the merging of the Lolofond, Teram Shehr, and Siachen glaciers, igniting fierce debates among climate skeptics, even as researchers delve deeper for answers.

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In a surprising twist, scientists have found that glaciers in the Karakoram mountain range are actually gaining ice, challenging the narrative of global warming. A striking 2023 NASA image captures the merging of the Lolofond, Teram Shehr, and Siachen glaciers, igniting fierce debates among climate skeptics, even as researchers delve deeper for answers.