SciencePapua’s treasured ‘eternal snow’ is about to disappear forever
Climate change has reduced the permanent snow and ice across Papua’s Sudirman Range to small patches around Puncak Jaya, which are expected to vanish within a year or two. The glaciers preserve valuable climate records in their ice cores and hold deep spiritual importance for Indigenous communities, including the Moni and Amungme peoples.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-25 22:12Original
Papua’s treasured ‘eternal snow’ is about to disappear forever
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