Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice volume in 2026 due to heat waves and low winter snow.

AP: Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of ice volume in 2026. Heat waves and low winter snow accelerated the thaw Science Oct 1, 2026 11:58 AM EDT ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Glaciers in Switzerland – the home to the most in the Alps – lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on record due to heat waves and low winter snowfall, experts report. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/swiss-glaciers-lost-more-than-5-of-ice-volume-in-2026-heat-waves-and-low-winter-snow-accelerated-the-thaw #climate #climateemergency #glaciers #EuropeWx

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Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw https://apnews.com/article/switzerland-glacier-melt-glamos-e847da14ad64ce6a3f188c05636e4b73