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Snow is vital for the Pyrenees, and it's disappearing fast
- January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Snow is a defining feature of mountain ranges, and of winter itself for much of the world. But beyond its scenic value, snow plays a vital role in mountain ecosystems, as well as a range of human socioeconomic activity, and it is one of the climatic elements most sensitive to global warming. In recent decades, its quantity, duration and behavior have all changed significantly.
Originally published at Phys.org