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The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

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The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

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2026-09-25 · attributed to source

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

BBC News

2026-09-25 · attributed to source

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

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  1. First on desk · 9/26/2026, 10:00:53 AM
    The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
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  2. Update · 9/26/2026, 10:00:53 AM
    The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
    Original link
BBC News reports the following. EcoBriefing is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with BBC News, which released it. Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance. Original link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm5ydvww0erdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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