World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year - CNN
Google News • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
A study reported by CNN indicates that the world is approaching a "peak glacier extinction," with projections suggesting that up to 4,000 glaciers could disappear each year by the mid-2050s. This trend is expected to be particularly pronounced in the Alps within the next eight years.
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