The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

Glaciers are rapidly vanishing due to global warming, with Switzerland's glaciers losing a quarter of their ice in the last decade. The drastic changes observed by glaciologists have been accelerated in recent years, far beyond historical norms. Without human-induced climate change, glaciers would remain relatively stable, but the current trajectory could result in the loss of three-quarters of ice by the end of the century. Preserving glaciers is crucial not just for environmental balance but also for the millions who depend on glacier meltwater for various purposes.