How Communities “Marry Glaciers” to Create New Water Sources

Glacier grafting in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region is providing mountain communities with a localized defense against water scarcity as regional temperatures rise, according to local researchers and cultural organizations. As warming temperatures accelerate glacial melt across the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges, artificial glacier creation offers a vital adaptation method for spring and summer … Read more