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Mountain villages in Pakistan threatened by melting glaciers
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more about Pakistan: https://sc.mp/3x4s Mountain villages in Pakistan are increasingly under threat from unstable lakes formed by melting glacier ice. Himalayan glaciers are on track to lose up to 75 per cent of their ice by the century’s end due to global warming, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Of an estimated…
Climate change in Pakistan: Melting glaciers threaten millions
Scientists are warning glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at unprecedented rates. They say they could lose up to 75 percent of their volume by the end of the century. And that could lead to dangerous flooding and water shortages for nearly two billion people downstream. Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Passu Glacier in Pakistan-administered Kashmir region. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe –…
Swiss glaciers disappearing at record speed – BBC News
A new study shows that Switzerland’s glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than 100 years, and this year’s long hot summer has accelerated the loss of ice. The glaciers attract skiers and climbers – but they are also essential to Europe’s water supply. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #ClimateChange #Switzerland #BBCNews
Vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply, says study – BBC News
Switzerland’s glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than a hundred years, and the long hot summer this year has accelerated the thaw, a new study shows. The glaciers support ski resorts and attract climbers and hikers in summer but are also essential to Europe’s water supply. Now, communities across the Alps are worrying about their future. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Glacier…
Swiss glaciers disappearing at record speed due to climate change – BBC News
Swiss glaciers, which attract skiers and climbers and are essential to Europe’s water supply, have been disappearing at record speed. A new study shows that Switzerland’s glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than 100 years. This year’s hot summer has accelerated the loss of ice. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Switzerland #ClimateChange #BBCNews
Pakistan faces growing threat of melting glaciers
Communities in northern Pakistan say melting glaciers are putting their homes and livelihoods in danger. The country has more than 7,000 glaciers, more than anywhere in the world except the polar regions. Al Jazeera’s @Osama Bin Javaid reports from Ushu, Pakistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish…