The recent collapse of a section of Switzerland's Birch Glacier, damaging the village of Blatten, has drawn attention to global glacier melt. Researchers, led by Professors Howe and Boyer from Rice University, have developed the 'Global Glacier Casualty List'—an interactive map showcasing glaciers worldwide at risk, including those in unexpected regions like Africa and Venezuela. Experts warn that without significant policy changes, over three-quarters of global glacier mass could vanish, threatening freshwater supplies and cultural heritage for billions.
Glaciers have literally shaped the ground we walk on, and they provide crucial water resources to about 2 billion people.
Professor Howe emphasizes the profound cultural meanings glaciers hold for communities, representing the fundamental relationship between social and natural worlds.
Over three-quarters of global glacier mass is expected to disappear under present climate policies, driving home the urgency for climate action.
The Global Glacier Casualty List documents glaciers that are soon to disappear or have already melted away, challenging misconceptions about their locations.
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