Tag: vanishing
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…
Spain's population dilemma: Country grapples with vanishing towns
According to government statistics, half of Spain’s municipalities are at risk of losing their population. These are primarily towns of fewer than 1000 people. But the data shows this issue is no longer confined to just rural areas. People are also moving out of provincial capitals and small to medium-sized cities. To reverse the trend, this year, the European Union gave Spain more than $11bn…