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

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

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Biology, Geography, Science

10th Grade - University

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the long-term solutions suggested to slow down glacier melting?

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What will be the expected impact on water supply in the future if glaciers continue to melt?

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