Receding mountain glaciers threaten the water supply of millions of people around the world
With increasing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide and rising surface temperatures, glaciers in many parts of the world are receding due to increased melting. Many of these glaciers sit on mountains and serve as a storage of freshwater during the summer months. Hence, increased melting of these glaciers could potentially lead to upheaval in the … More Receding mountain glaciers threaten the water supply of millions of people around the world