Melting Swiss glacier showing exposed rock and reduced ice coverage

Swiss Glaciers Have Shrunk by Nearly 20% in Recent Years, Scientists Report

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Scientists report that Swiss glaciers have disappeared by nearly a fifth in recent years, highlighting the urgent need to address human-driven climate change. One researcher described this as a desperately needed warning sign for global climate action.

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