Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice volume in 2026, experts say
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Summary
Switzerland's glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, the second-biggest percentage drop on record, according to experts. The loss was driven by heat waves and low winter snowfall. Scientists said the melting threatens water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe and is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Left-leaning
- Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice lossNPR · Sep 30, 7:00 PM
Center
- Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwaveReuters · Sep 30, 7:01 PM
- Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water suppliesBBC News · Sep 30, 8:08 PM
Right-leaning
- Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thawWashington Times · Sep 30, 7:16 PM