Earth Estimated to Lose 3,000 Glaciers a Year at 'Peak Extinction' - ScienceAlert
Google News • 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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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
75d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1789/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1789/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 75 days - proven survivor
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