Episode 11: The not-so-eternal ice

They are part of the landscape of the Alps and other large mountain ranges, and they are also an integral part of the polar regions. We are talking about glaciers. How bleak is the future for these striking ice formations in Austria? Is our drinking water supply also under threat, as is the case in other regions of the world, should the glaciers disappear completely? Bernhard Hynek is a glaciologist and, thanks to his many years of experience in Austria and Greenland, has a lot to say on this fascinating topic. Tune in and learn everything you ever wanted to know about glacier research!