Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave

According to Channel NewsAsia, Swiss glaciers are rapidly shedding their protective snow layer as Europe endures an intense heatwave. Snow reflects solar heat; without it, glacial ice absorbs more warmth and melts faster. This accelerated loss is a stark reminder of how climate change is reshaping Alpine ecosystems that have remained stable for centuries.

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