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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: The University of Canterbury glaciologist Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are a barometer of climate change.
Description: Assoc. Prof. Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are the perfect barometer of climate change. A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 series. Hear Heather Purdie in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023Are you still uncertain about climate change? Go and visit a glacier - if you can find one.Glaciers don't lie; their size is directly linked to climate; they expand and recede as temperature and snowfall patterns change. Glaciers store fresh water, conveniently releasing it during the warmest months of the year...