A global study shows that glacier melting has intensified by 36% between 2012 and 2023, with serious consequences for sea levels and water resources.
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The research, published in the journal 'Nature', points to an annual loss of 273 billion tons of ice, impacting ocean levels and populations dependent on freshwater resources. The accelerated shrinking of glaciers has consequences for sea levels, contributing to rising sea levels and reducing access to freshwater.
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