See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers

NYT World Thursday 02 July 2026, 17:11 UTC By Raymond Zhong 1 min read

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The Rhône Glacier in the Swiss Alps in 2025. The melting is already at levels typical of the end of summer.

Swiss (ORG)

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