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Alpine ice in retreat: Switzerland’s glaciers shrink rapidly amid global warming

Alpine ice in retreat: Switzerland’s glaciers shrink rapidly amid global warming

Once vast rivers of ice, many are now retreating so fast that what was short walk from Rhône Glacier’s parking area 35 years ago is now half-hour trek, says director of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS)

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France reaffirms climate commitments at UN summit
25.09.2025

France reaffirms climate commitments at UN summit

'We must accelerate, we must protect, and we must mobilize together. That is the only way forward,' says Emmanuel Macron

Australia pledges up to 70% cut in carbon emissions by 2035
25.09.2025

Australia pledges up to 70% cut in carbon emissions by 2035

Target is ambitious but achievable, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells UN Climate Summit in New York

World can count on EU’s continued climate leadership, von der Leyen says
25.09.2025

World can count on EU’s continued climate leadership, von der Leyen says

European Commission president highlights bloc's role in climate finance at UN Climate Summit in New York

Earthquake leaves several houses damaged in eastern Afghanistan
23.09.2025

Earthquake leaves several houses damaged in eastern Afghanistan

4.9 magnitude quake occurred near Jalalabad city at depth of 10 kilometers, according to US Geological Survey

​​​​​​Türkiye’s first lady calls for UN mechanism to strengthen family institution
23.09.2025

​​​​​​Türkiye’s first lady calls for UN mechanism to strengthen family institution

‘The more we protect families, the more we can build a just, peaceful and prosperous world,’ says Emine Erdogan at UN event in New York