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Swiss glaciers suffer 'catastrophic' melt in 2026

Switzerland's glaciers, which are disproportionately impacted by climate change, have lost nearly 20% of their mass in five years, experts have said, with 2026 registering the second-biggest melt on record.

Swiss glaciers suffer 'catastrophic' melt in 2026

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