Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps amid heat waves
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Most of the world’s mountain glaciers are retreating due to climate change, but those in the European Alps are especially vulnerable
The climate crisis is being felt and dealt with in various ways worldwide. In these daily climate briefs, we aim to give a round-up of the latest developments and news from across the globe.
Since last winter, which brought relatively little snowfall, the Alps have sweltered through two big early summer heat waves.
Himalayan glaciers are also on track for a record ice-loss year.