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Swiss glaciers shrank at near record pace in 2026
Original: Swiss glaciers shrank at near record pace in first eight months of 2026
Switzerland's glaciers retreated at a near record pace during the first eight months of 2026, according to a report carried by UPI. The finding points to continued rapid ice loss in the Alps, a region that has repeatedly set melting records in recent years amid rising temperatures. Scientists and observers see the figures as a fresh warning of accelerating climate change impacts on mountain ecosystems and water supplies.
Why now: New data showing near record glacier loss underscores ongoing concern about climate change in the Alps.
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