Swiss glaciers lose record amount of ice in single year

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 02:31 · Archive

More than 5% of Swiss glaciers' ice has vanished this year, a record loss.

Swiss glaciers are melting at record speed, with more than 5% of their ice disappearing this year alone. The rapid loss threatens water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe. Scientists say such melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

How it is being reported

• Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water suppliesBBC Science · 1 Oct, 01:00
• Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice lossNPR · 1 Oct, 00:00

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