Glaciers to melt rapidly by midcentury, study says

Scientists warn that up to 4,000 glaciers could melt annually if global warming is not curbed, leading to a significant loss of the world’s glaciers. A study published in Nature Climate Change predicts that by the end of the century, only a fraction of the current 200,000 glaciers will remain, with about 18,288 left. Even if governments meet their pledges to limit warming to 1.5C, the world could still lose 2,000 glaciers a year by 2041. The urgent need for ambitious climate policy is emphasized by the study, highlighting the impact of near-term policies and societal decisions on glacier preservation.

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