[cogitator]

Interesting in light of this:

DECLINE OF WORLD'S GLACIERS EXPECTED TO HAVE GLOBAL IMPACTS OVER THIS CENTURY

"The great majority of the world's glaciers appear to be declining at rates equal to or greater than long-established trends, according to early results from a joint NASA and United States Geological Survey (USGS) project designed to provide a global assessment of glaciers. At the same time, a small minority of glaciers are advancing."

and this:

GREENLAND ICE SHEET FLOWS FASTER DURING SUMMER MELTING

"New measurements show that the flow of ice in the Greenland ice sheet has been accelerating since 1996 during the summer melt season. The results suggest that the ice sheet may be responding more quickly to the warming climate than previously thought."

Note that the study cited in your post analyzed data through 1995.

Interesting world we live in, isn't it?

[Number_Cruncher]

The NASA study is based on only a few recent years. The Braithwaite study is based upon 50 years and appears more comprehensive since it is in situ and looks at temperature, precipitation, etc. effects on mass balance. The glaciers do not provide undisputed support for the surface temperature network.

The Greenland study is for only one glacier and is not a global indicator.