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Rivers Blogs Central Asia Esmeraldas-Blanco City of Quito: Global Warming Threatens Glacier Runoff and Water Security
Rivers Blogs Central Asia Esmeraldas-Blanco City of Quito: Global Warming Threatens Glacier Runoff and Water Security
Wednesday, 27 June 2012 06:48
City of Quito: Global Warming Threatens Glacier Runoff and Water Security
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Scientists say global warming is causing glaciers in the Andes Mountains to shrink at a faster pace than ever. In Ecuador, the pace of glacier melt threatens hydroelectric power plants and water systems that rely on water from the glaciers. With the help of the World Bank, local researchers are launching new efforts to track the decline and urge residents to preserve crucial water supplies. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Ecuador's capital, Quito.
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