Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of ice volume this year as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of their ice volume this year due to heat waves and low winter snowfall. Total ice volume has decreased by nearly 20% over the last five years, impacting major continental rivers.
Over the past five years, Swiss ice volume has declined by nearly one-fifth. This accelerated melt affects Switzerland and the continent’s major rivers.
READ NEXT
More on the wire
AI TLDR
Juneau is hosting several events, including Filipino American History Month celebrations, a charity walk, police training, and a gubernatorial candidate forum.
AI TLDR
The U.S. Department of Energy may grant up to $8 million to GeoAlaska for geothermal exploration on Mount Augustine. The funding aims to support the Anchorage-based company's energy projects.
AI TLDR
Owners of bricks originally laid at Town Square Park in the 1990s have until October 10 to claim them. Over 60% of the bricks remain unclaimed.