As a climate scientist Experience over 25 yearsAnders Carlson understands the significant losses faced by Oregon’s glacier. In 2020, this recognition made him discover him. Oregon Glaciers Institute The non -profit research institute (OGI), operated by the core volunteer group, to study the glacier health and inform the Oregon the public to inform Oregon the extensive impact of the glacier loss. In November 2024, OGI announced him. Four years of influence report.
This report emphasizes the risk of Oregon’s glacier. In 2021, OGI completed the number of field -based glaciers, and in the 1970s, there were 60 personal “flowing ice bodies”. Now only 27 people are left.
“We can see [the glaciers] Carlson recently said in an interview with Glacierhub. “This is a true visual indicator of climate change.”
The IMPACT report also emphasizes various research activities in the organization. It operates an annual glacier health program that assesses the end of the summer end of the summer. OGI also partnered with physics at Oregon University, which develops new parameters. Ice and Eyes Reflective Measurement From satellite.
The report also emphasizes the articles published in September by OGI researchers. CryosphereWe explain in detail their discovery of the fast retreat of the mount hood glacier. By checking the picture of the glacier Portland Mazas In 2003, Mountaineer Steve Boyer and more recent on -site observation and GPS data were able to document the degree of glacier retreat. According to the study, the seven largest glaciers in the mount hood have lost 25%of the region in the last 23 years, and two additional glaciers should not flow completely. The characteristic of the glacier is the flow. Without it, the ice is essentially “dead”.
“We are documenting what [glaciers] Carlson said. Further cooperation with Earth scholars who study fossils and sediments in the era of Imperial College London, London, helps to reconstruct Oregon’s glacier’s prehistoric facilities by using Rock’s cosmic elemental surface exposure method.
Carlson said, “The entire goal is to build a sufficient empirical observation point that can confidently predict the future survival of other glaciers.
An important part of the OGI’s work includes experience education, which leads to the establishment of an ground relationship between people and ice.
“Glacier -based education is a powerful way to participate with people of many levels through senses, emotions and intelligence.” MaritimeColumbia University’s educational field program officer Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. She added that the field -based experience is the best way to teach our surrounding environment because it is not effective for motivating students.
OGI’s educational program values direct and practical learning opportunities. The institute has organized numerous fields of fields with glaciers of various ages, from teenagers to community colleges. In addition to providing on -site trips, OGI has hosted several internships at universities across the United States and practiced education in the field, which is a unique experience for both instructors and students.
“There are many people who don’t have a chance to visit the glacier. This is now true, and it is more true as the environment keeps warm, ”Turrin said. “The more we all try to connect ice and people, the better the ability to improve climate literacy and participation.”
This report shows how OGI’s educational efforts to resonate with the general public beyond students. OGI has performed more than 25 presentations on glacial perceptions of community groups such as climbing clubs and public libraries across Oregon. In addition, we are developing a smartphone app that allows users to participate in the civic science initiative by exploring glacier reconstruction and contributing to the sharing community database.
Anders said, “We are focusing on making human experiences with changes in glaciers. Here, you can see this change, which is not abstract or number. He hopes that all photos of the app will serve as a strong reference point to understand the changes that people have occurred.
OGI’s four -year influence report shows a dedication to the loss of the main functions of Oregon’s natural beauty through scientific research and glacier monitoring or field trips and apps. The goal of Ogi is not only to encourage Oregon’s awe of the glacier, but also to educate and empower individuals to defend the glacier preservation.
