When a cold, dry wind sweeps through Switzerland, many people complain of headaches and other problems. They then often curse the bise.

Researchers present a global assessment of ice loss since the beginning of the millennium. In a global comparison, the glaciers in the Alps and Pyrenees are melting the fastest.

This corresponds to about five and a half times the volume of Lake Constance. Overall ... they have shrunk the most in the Alps and the Pyrenees, at around 39 per cent. “Due to their low ...

There are currently around 275,000 glaciers worldwide, in which huge quantities of fresh water are stored. But this reservoir is increasingly ...

It covers the beginnings in the Swiss Alps and all of its valleys and waterfalls. Your young reader learns about what country the Rhine River began in, how many deltas the river has, the country that ...

Nestled in the Bernese Alps near Kandersteg, Oeschinensee is a breathtaking glacial lake with crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic mountain backdrops. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it sits ...

Cynthia Constance Wiseman “Cyndy” was born on June 19, 1954, in Chicago, IL and passed away on Friday February 14, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. She is survived by her daughter ...

In the past decade, glacier retreat has increased significantly. By as much as five percent of the total volume since 2000. That is an average of ...