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Arctic winter reaches melting point: Scientists witness dramatic thaw in Svalbard
A new commentary published in Nature Communications by Dr. James Bradley, Reader in Environmental Science at Queen Mary ...
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Scientists issue warning after discovering concerning 'Swiss cheese' phenomenon in Arctic: 'The holes appear in the middle'
After a May avalanche in Blatten, Switzerland, experts took notice of an unusual phenomenon affecting the nation's glaciers ...
Scientists discover worrying phenomenon after drilling into glaciers: 'We need to be prepared'
Scientists tracking the glaciers are drilling holes to gain further insights, and they have uncovered an alarming detail.
Rockfalls Measured Above Swiss Village
A series of small rockfalls occurred above the village of Brienz/Brinzauls in eastern Switzerland between July 9 and 12. This ...
A Record Cost for Natural Disasters in the U.S.
Natural disasters in the first half of 2025 were the costliest on record for the U.S. The insurance broker Aon expects more events in the second half.
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Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, sparking water shortages
SAINT-CHRISTOPHE-EN-OISANS: An early summer heatwave has accelerated the melting of snow and glaciers in the French Alps, ...
Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, leaving water shortage
June's heat wave has caused French Alps snow and glaciers to melt faster, causing water shortages at mountain shelters just ...
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Climate change puts Swiss tourism to the test
Climate change threatens tourism in Switzerland - and is partly caused by it. How can the industry become more sustainable?