Environmental Humanities

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  Speed Climber Ueli Steck: Man Vs. Altitude

  National Geographic

  In 2011, alpinist Ueli Steck set out to complete “Project: Himalaya”—a personal, multi-mountain, six-month expedition to scale some of the world’s highest peaks. We look back at Steck’s training preparation to sprint up 8,000-meter peaks.

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  These Salt Flats Are One of the Most Remarkable Vistas on Earth

  National Geographic - Elizabeth Unger

  Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni can make for an incredible experience or a logistical nightmare. Plan your trip with these tips. Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is considered one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America, if not Earth. Stretching more than 4,050 square miles of the …

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  The Most Stunning Visions of Earth

  National Geographic

  See a phenomenal photo of the world’s wonders from the June 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine.

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  An Uncertain Future on the Shores of Africa's Vanishing Lake

  National Geographic - Sarah Stacke

  Lake Chad is a vital source of food, water, and income for increasing numbers of displaced people—and it's slowly turning to sand. Korean-American photographer Jane Hahn has been based on the African continent for over ten years. She’s covered health crises, political violence and other humanitarian …

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  Global Warming Effects

  National Geographic

  The planet is warming, from North Pole to South Pole. Since 1906, the global average surface temperature has increased by more than 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius)—even more in sensitive polar regions. And the impacts of rising temperatures aren’t waiting for some far-flung future–the …