Despite Snowy Winter, Swiss Glaciers on Track to Disappear
Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 2.4% of their volume in the past year despite a snowy winter, with Saharan sand accelerating the melt, raising concerns about their future.
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Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 2.4% of their volume in the past year despite a snowy winter, with Saharan sand accelerating the melt, raising concerns about their future.
Chinese scientists warn that the accelerated melting of glaciers on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau could have profound effects on the region’s ecosystem, threatening water security and local communities.
Alaska’s Juneau Ice Field, home to over 1,000 glaciers, is melting 4.6 times faster than in the 1980s, raising global concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Europe is warming at twice the global average, reaching 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, warns a new report by the WMO and Copernicus. The findings highlight severe impacts on health, economy, and environment.