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China's Glaciers Shrink 26%, Tech Aims to Combat Crisis

3/27/2025

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China's glaciers have shrunk by 26% since 1960, with 7,000 disappearing, jeopardizing freshwater supplies and heightening disaster risks. In response, the nation is harnessing technology to combat this alarming trend. A UNESCO report warns that global glacier loss is rapidly escalating due to climate change, posing threats to economies and ecosystems around the globe.

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China's glaciers have shrunk by 26% since 1960, with 7,000 disappearing, jeopardizing freshwater supplies and heightening disaster risks. In response, the nation is harnessing technology to combat this alarming trend. A UNESCO report warns that global glacier loss is rapidly escalating due to climate change, posing threats to economies and ecosystems around the globe.