Melting Glaciers Threaten Food and Water Supply for Billions

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 24, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the grave risk melting glaciers pose to global food and water security. A UN report warns that two billion people depend on glacial water for agriculture, and there is no practical solution once the ice disappears. The unpredictable impact of glacial loss adds to the growing climate emergency.

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