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Swiss Glaciers Lose Record Ice for Second Year

Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice in 2026, marking another year of record melt that scientists link to climate change. The rapid retreat threatens water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.

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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies BBC News – Science & Environment
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Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water suppliesBBC News – Science & Environment
BBC

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.

Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice lossNPR – World
NPR

Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss

Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.

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