Glacial Retreat

Layers of Time: What Mount Rainier’s Sunset Tells Us About Our Planet

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Layers of Time: What Mount Rainier's Sunset Tells Us About Our Planet

I recently saw an incredible photo of a sunset over Mount Rainier in Washington. The way the light hit the mountain, casting these beautiful, layered colors across the landscape, was breathtaking. But beyond the visual beauty, this image sparked a lot of thoughts for me, as a climate scientist. Mount Rainier is a place that … Read more

The Matterhorn: A Majestic Warning from the Mountains

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The Matterhorn: A Majestic Warning from the Mountains

The Matterhorn. Its iconic pyramid shape piercing the Swiss sky is instantly recognizable. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, this majestic peak offers a stark, visual lesson about our changing climate. As a climate scientist, I often look to the natural world for clear indicators of what’s happening to our planet. Mountains, with their sensitive ecosystems, … Read more