'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves
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What happened
Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.
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