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Adaptation - Ice Stupas of Ladakh

Provided by: CLEAN |Published on: November 9, 2023
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • This video examines the effects of climate change on the Himalayan people of Ladakh, specifically the issues of melting glaciers, which cause a chaotic mix of drought and flash floods.
  • Students will learn about the innovative solution of ice stupas, giant constructed domes of ice that store water to be used as an irrigation source in the crop-planting months of April and May, as well as the building of an artificial glacier designed to provide a steady stream of irrigating water year-round.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography, Engineering
Authors: CLEAN, PBS
Region: Asia, Global
Languages: English

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The CLEAN Network is a professionally diverse community of over 630 members committed to improving climate and energy literacy locally, regionally, nationally, and globally in order to enable responsible decisions and actions. The CLEAN Network has been a dynamic group since 2008 and is now led by the CLEAN Leadership Board established in 2016.