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Nature Inc. Episode: Slippery Slopes

Don't miss this episode of Nature Inc..

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By Team Planet Green
Silver Spring, MD, USA | Thu Nov 12, 2009 04:00 AM ET

Andes glacier photo


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Nature Inc. goes to the Andes and finds that glaciers are melting so fast that scientists say most could disappear in 25 years.

If (or when) that happens, for millions of people in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru who rely on these glaciers, their economies would be decimated.

Nature Inc.: about the show

Watch: Nature Inc. short: Melting Away


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Learn more:
Watch: Nature Inc. short: Melting Away
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Visit Glacier National Park While It Still Has Glaciers

 
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