Global Alpine Glacier Trends, 1960s to 1980sFootnote^*

* The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Office of Technology Assessment, Technology Assessment Board, or U.S. Congress. The article is based on independent research of the author and not on work conducted for the OTA.

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