07/11/25
News
In an in-depth interview with journalist Fabrizio Rossi for Montagna.tv, Fabiano Ventura discusses the health of the planet’s ice giants and the On the Trail of the Glaciers project, which has documented thirteen years of expeditions across some of the world’s largest mountain ranges. Through the methodology of repeat photography, the accelerating pace of global warming emerges with dramatic clarity.
Historic photographs taken by explorer-photographers of the late nineteenth century, paired with contemporary images captured from the exact same geographical locations, reveal how entire glacier basins are disappearing, giving way to bare rock and radically transforming mountain landscapes. Ventura highlights how these “climate sentinels” provide unmistakable evidence of human-induced climate change and how their melting has direct consequences for global freshwater resources.
The interview encourages a deeper reflection on the need for greater environmental awareness, combining scientific evidence with the emotional power of visual storytelling. By linking data and imagery, it offers a compelling call for more sustainable lifestyles and a renewed respect for the delicate balance of natural systems.