The European Alps, Pyrenees, and Dolomites are home to some of the continent’s most iconic glaciers. These frozen giants have shaped landscapes and cultures for millennia. However, their future hangs in the balance as climate change accelerates their retreat at an alarming rate. Scientists warn that without immediate action, these glacial wonders may vanish within decades, leaving behind a cascade of environmental and socioeconomic consequences. Rapid retreat : European glaciers on the brinkAcross Europe, glaciers are experiencing unprecedented melt rates. The Marmolada glacier, the largest in…