Satellite snow maps help reindeer herders adapt to a changing Arctic

Arctic reindeer herders are facing the challenges of adapting to climate change as a warmer Arctic climate makes it harder for herds to find food and navigate. To help them adapt, the ESA-backed Polar View initiative is providing the herders with satellite-based snow maps.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMELTKTYRF_index_0.html

Time: 1. Apr. 2009

Feed: ESA Top News

Topics: adapt, arctic, help, herders, maps, reindeer, snow