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‘Catastrophic year’ as Swiss glaciers lose 5% of ice after heatwaves
Scientists are warning that Switzerland's glaciers have lost an ‘enormous’ amount of ice this year.
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Swiss glaciers lose of more than 5% in ice volume in 2026
Over the last five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass, and 2026 saw the second-biggest loss of glacier volume on record. Experts warn there could be no ice left in the next 10-15 years.
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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
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Can communities be protected from melting glaciers?
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives.