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Urgent Warning: Africa's Glaciers Could Disappear by 2040

6/9/2025

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Africa's majestic glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Rwenzori Mountains are at risk of disappearing by the 2040s, according to a recent UNESCO report. This alarming loss endangers vital water sources and the livelihoods of millions, underscoring an urgent call for global unity to tackle climate change and safeguard these fragile ecosystems.

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Africa's majestic glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Rwenzori Mountains are at risk of disappearing by the 2040s, according to a recent UNESCO report. This alarming loss endangers vital water sources and the livelihoods of millions, underscoring an urgent call for global unity to tackle climate change and safeguard these fragile ecosystems.