Austria's Glaciers Vanish: 94 of 96 Retreat in 2 Years Amid Climate Crisis

• All but two of Austria's 96 glaciers retreated over the last two years, highlighting the dramatic impact of climate change.
• Alpeiner Ferner in Tyrol and Stubacher Sonnblickkees in Salzburg saw the greatest loss, retreating over 100 meters; average retreat was over 20 meters.
• Austria's largest glacier, Pasterze, is also disintegrating, confirming a long-term trend of shrinking glaciers in length, area, and volume.
• Low snowfall and exceptionally warm temperatures, including a June nearly 5 degrees Celsius above average, contributed to the retreat.
• The Austrian Alpine Club warns it's about mitigating consequences, calling it a "wake-up call" for policymakers and the public.