Earth Estimated to Lose 3,000 Glaciers a Year at 'Peak Extinction' - ScienceAlert
Google News • 12/16/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
A study reported by ScienceAlert estimates that Earth will lose approximately 3,000 glaciers each year, reaching a peak extinction rate by the mid-2050s. This trend is particularly concerning for the Alps, where the rate of glacier disappearance is expected to peak in eight years, according to The Guardian.
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