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Canada glaciers to shrink 70% by 2100
2015-04-07 11:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The glaciers of western Canada, one of the worlds most picturesque mountain regions, are likely to largely melt away over just three generations, scientists have warned. By 2100, the glaciers of Alberta and British Columbia are set to shrink by 75% in area compared to 2005 levels, and by 70% in volume, according to their predictions. But in two out of the three regions that were studied, the decline could be even more dramatic over 90%. The loss will hit many sectors, from agriculture,...
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