A recent study published in the Science journal on Thursday highlights a concerning trend: the retreat of glaciers across the Andes has reached levels unprecedented in the history of human civilization. This dramatic loss of ice not only impacts local ecosystems but also poses significant challenges for water resources and communities dependent on glacial meltwater. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for global climate action to mitigate further environmental changes and protect vulnerable regions from the cascading effects of glacier disappearance.
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Andean glacier retreat unprecedented in human civilization, study says
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