Story Title: Glacial Pace: Not So Slow

Trevor and Kim visit the Kluane Lake Research Station in Whitehorse, Yukon, to discover the research that has been taking place here for 50 years.

• Established in 1961, the Kluane Lake Research Station has become home to countless research projects due to the extreme elevation difference between Kluane Lake and the crest of Mt Ellas Mountains. This elevation difference means there is a strong gradient in environmental attributes, resulting in the ability for diverse research projects from glaciology, zoology, anthropology, archeology and many more.
• The Kluane Lake Research Station is open to interested tourists who would like to stay at the facility and observe the research that occurs there. Contact Sian Williams via email icefields@yukon.net
• Whilst at the research station, Trevor and Kim had the unique opportunity to travel in a light air craft to view the glaciers with expert Andy Williams, who has been working at the research station for the past 40 years. Over the years, Andy has watched the decline of the only non-artic glaciers in the world.
•  Due to global warming, the glaciers have lost 153 metres in depth over the past 100 years, which is of significant concern. It is now dropping 1.5– 2 metres per year.
• For more information on the research station, click here.

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