CLEAN : Glaciologist says 'need to adapt' to slow down climate change as study on melting glaciers released

The video discusses the alarming acceleration of glacial melt, with 6% of ice volume lost in a year. Factors like poor snow cover and early melting contribute to this trend. Long-term solutions include reducing CO2 emissions to slow down climate change. Extreme events are occurring sooner than expected, posing adaptation challenges. While glaciers currently mitigate drought by providing water, future impacts could be severe as glaciers disappear.

What percentage of the total ice volume was lost in a single year, according to the video?

• 6%

• 3%

• 9%

• 12%

What was one of the main reasons for the increased melting in 2022?

• Higher summer temperatures

• Stronger winds

• Increased rainfall

• Poor snow layer in winter

What is a proposed long-term solution to slow down glacial melting?

• Building more dams

• Increasing water usage

• Planting more trees

• Reducing CO2 emissions

What is the best-case scenario for Switzerland's glaciers by the end of the century?

• No change in glacier volume

• Doubling the glacier volume

• Saving about 1/3 of the total volume

• Losing all glaciers

What temporary effect did the glacial meltwater have during the summer's drought conditions?

• Reduced air pollution

• Caused landslides

• Provided additional water

• Increased flooding