Glaciers to reach peak rate of extinction in the Alps in eight years
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A recent study forecasts that glaciers in the European Alps will reach their peak extinction rate by 2033, with over 100 glaciers disappearing. Glaciers in western US and Canada are projected to reach a similar peak of loss less than a decade later, losing over 800 glaciers annually. This accelerated melting, driven by human-caused global heating, will lead to a peak loss of 3,000 glaciers worldwide per year around 2040 if current climate action plans continue. Under this scenario, 80% of today's glaciers will be gone by the end of the century. The research highlights the importance of individual glaciers as water sources, tourist attractions, and culturally significant sites, prompting scientists to analyze the number of glaciers disappearing in addition to ice volume.
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