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Zürcher Nachrichten - How melting Alpine glaciers affect valleys

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How melting Alpine glaciers affect valleys

In this episode of Climate Now we ask how the Alps are changing as temperatures rise. Melting glaciers mean more sediment in rivers, including potentially harmful substances like uranium and nickel. The rising risk of rockfalls forces high mountain footpaths to be closed.

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