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Climate change is causing pink snow in the alpine regions

In the spring and summer months, snow in Whatcom County’s mountains can turn pink. The color comes from an algae that can be found in alpine regions across the globe.

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Pink snow is a red flag for the West’s water

Researchers are trying to understand what drives snow algal blooms and how they could alter water supplies.
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