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Swiss Glaciers Lost Nearly a Fifth of Their Volume, Scientists Say
Original: Swiss Glaciers Vanished by Nearly a Fifth in Recent Years, Scientists Say
Scientists report that Switzerland's glaciers have shrunk by close to 20 percent in recent years, a loss attributed to accelerating ice melt in the Alps. The finding adds to mounting evidence that Alpine glaciers are retreating far faster than previously expected, with researchers warning of consequences for water supplies, hydropower and mountain landscapes across the region.
Why now: New scientific findings on rapid glacier loss highlight the accelerating impact of climate change in the Alps.
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