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Climate Change on Tibetan Plateau

A Tibetan man throws small pieces of paper, called "wind horses," into the air, next to a stupa on top of a mountain on the Tibetan Plateau. This practice is is said to bring good luck and a safe journey.

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A Tibetan man throws small pieces of paper, called "wind horses," into the air, next to a stupa on top of a mountain on the Tibetan Plateau. This practice is is said to bring good luck and a safe journey.