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1. Glaciers and Mankind
This
exhibit looks at science and myth, especially as it pertains to
the glaciers of the Chamonix valley. It includes some 250
photographs and works of art that illustrate what people
thought about glaciers and what scientists have learned
about them. It can be seen at Espace Tairraz
in Chamonix. Exhibit only in French.
The most recent
exhibit is at the American Museum of Natural History in New
York:
 2.
Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future
This
exhibit explores the science, history, and impact of climate
change, and illuminate ways in which individuals,
communities and nations can reduce their carbon footprints.
- American Museum of
Natural History
,
New York
- October
18, 2008, through January August 16, 2009
General
admission prices for the museum and one exhibit: $24
for adults (14-59); $18 for seniors and students, and $14
for children. Members receive discounted admission. For
information about member rates and exhibit times, please
follow this link to the AMNH.
3. Himalaya
– Changing Landscapes This
photography exhibit demonstrates how climate change
and glacial melting are affecting the highest mountain range
in the world – the Himalayas. The “before and after”
panorama photos show us how these mighty but vulnerable
landscapes have changed in just a few decades.
- IUCN World Conservation
Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain
- October
5-14 2008
Free admission.
This exhibit goes on tour after October 14. The
following cities and tour dates have been scheduled:
- Kathmandu
- December
1 - 10, 2008
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- Madrid
- January
- February, 2009
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- Bern
- September,
2009 - January, 2010
For additional
information, see the Changing
Landscapes website.
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