British Scientists Join UNESCO in Global Push to Protect the World’s Glaciers
Glaciers are melting faster than ever - over 6,500 billion tonnes have been lost since 2000, threatening water supplies for a billion people.
The UK National Commission for UNESCO’s new report, Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World, reveals how British-led science is helping the world understand and respond to one of the most visible frontlines of climate change.
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