May 18, 2012

Mongolian way of life threatened by dramatic climate change | PRI.ORG

Mongolian way of life threatened by dramatic climate change | PRI.ORG: "Mongolia’s nomadic herders make up roughly half the country’s population, but their traditional lifestyle is seriously threatened by climate change.

In a broad green valley near Mongolia’s border with Siberia, two Mongolian girls tend shaggy yaks while their parents invite guests into their nearby ger—a traditional round felt tent.

Inside, the hosts offer tea in tiny cups, heavily salted and made with yak milk, boiled over a crackling fire. Next come chips of dried yak cheese."

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