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Concise, relevant, all over the Alps: In its monthly newsletter alpMedia CIPRA informs about the primary topics from the Alps. It presents selected events, CIPRA’s point of view and an amusing fun facts. AlpMedia is published in German, French, Italian and Slovenian. Every two months, there is a best-of in English. With over 16'000 subscribers alpMedia is one of the most widely read newsletters about the Alps.

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The final glacier melt

Climate — Apr 24, 2024

Sophie V. Mahlknecht, CIPRA International

Glaciers have been suffering from the consequences of climate change for years, but the latest figures from the Alpine countries are nevertheless alarming: measurements from 2022-23 show that the glaciers in the Alps shrank by more than ever before. A researcher from the Austrian Alpine Association describes the situation as “miserable as hell”. Read More…

Excessive consumption of resources

People — Apr 24, 2024

Veronika Hribernik, CIPRA International

The Alpine countries are living at the expense of future generations: if everyone lived like those living in the Alpine region, the available resources for this year would be used up by May 2024. Read More…

Toxic chemicals - even in ski resorts

Tourism & Leisure — Apr 24, 2024

Anna Mehrmann, CIPRA International

Anoraks, climbing ropes, ski wax: many outdoor products contain persistent chemicals (PFAS). A recent study shows their worldwide distribution, with ski resorts in the Alps particularly affected. Read More…

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