MELTING GLACIERS AND THE RAINFORESTS

Created by: Pamela :: 2 years ago

amazon, glaciers, global warming, rainforests

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"Can anyone help me with the facts behind this?

I read an article in the paper recently that said many glaciers around the world are melting at alarming rates. It mentioned a particular one in South America that has already melted and then predicted that the melting of glaciers there would ultimately lead to deforestation of the Amazon due to a lack of fresh water coming down from the mountains (the Andes, I suppose).

The problem is, I cut out the article and now I can't find it. So, that's what I remember but have no sources or facts to back it up. Does anyone know more about this?

Thanks!"

By: Pamela :: 2 years ago

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"I've found several sites with info about the consequences of SA glaciers melting.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2006/aug/29/glaciers.climatechange
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2003/oct/HQ_03336_So_Amer_glaciers.html
http://e360.yale.edu/content/feature.msp?id=2139
http://www.global-greenhouse-warming.com/glacial-retreat.html

Not sure if any actually address the Amazon issue, but all have very useful info. Would like to know if you find what you're looking for.

Cheers"

By: jptaylor :: 2 years ago

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"Thanks, JP. I will check those sites out and let you know."

By: Pamela :: 2 years ago