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Scientists and Climbers Team Up to Save Glaciers

2/17/2026

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  • Scientists and mountaineers are collaborating on a climate rescue mission to study glaciers, which are crucial sources of Earth's water.
  • The effort warns that half of the world's glaciers may vanish by the century's end.
  • A French climber is assisting researchers by collecting ice samples from significant glaciers worldwide.
  • The samples could contain living and dormant species that may offer insights into combating global warming.