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Papua's 'eternal snow' to disappear forever

Published Friday, September 25, 2026 · Updated September 26

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  • Glacier cover around Puncak Jaya has shrunk from nearly 1,900 hectares in the 19th Century to about 16 hectares today.

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  • BBC News

    The article emphasizes the profound unfairness and cultural loss associated with the disappearance of Papua's unique tropical glaciers, highlighting their spiritual significance to Indigenous communities and their role as a climate archive.

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