The Eurasian Climate Brief

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Melting giants: the history of glaciology across Central Asia

Melting giants: the history of glaciology across Central Asia1 jul28 min

Melting glaciers are often regarded as icons of climate change. But how were they viewed in the early days of glaciology and, more specifically, climate change research? When and how did scientific research of the Central Asian glaciers begin? And why is this still relevant for us today? Angelina speaks to environmental historian and a historian of science Dr. Katja Doose about the history of glacier research in Central Asia. --- The Eurasian Climate Brief is a podcast dedicated to clim...