How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.

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  • Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:59:58 UTC.

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