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Switzerland seems so prepared for everything. Why aren’t they doing more to mitigate this? It feels like they are just watching it disappear.
As a hydrologist, I worry about the long-term water supply for millions downstream. This isn’t just about scenery; it’s about resources.
Does anyone actually care about the data, or is this just another news cycle? People seem desensitized to climate disasters lately.
I remember skiing there twenty years ago. The ice was everywhere. Now I see bare rock where glaciers used to be. It hurts to witness.
5.5% in a single year? That is terrifyingly fast. We need to act now before it is too late for these natural wonders.