Paul Mayewski, director and professor of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, spoke to Scientific American about the disrepair of the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory, one of the world’s oldest and most prolific high-altitude research facilities, which is located near the Mount Everest base camp in Nepal. Mayewski said that the research station is important to track the impacts of climate change. “High-mountain science stations are essential if we are to understand climate and ecosystem variability. They can help in carrying out several-week-long expeditions and research missions that need frequent sampling. These research stations can be a focal point not only for young scholars but also for local people to participate in scientific discovery close to their homes,” Mayewski said.
Categories:
