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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sofia Quaglia

Melting glaciers in Alps threaten biodiversity of invertebrates, says study

Meltwater flows on the ice of the Pers Glacier in front of Mount Piz Palue near the Alpine resort of Pontresina, Switzerland
Meltwater flows on the ice of the Pers Glacier in front of Mount Piz Palue near the Alpine resort of Pontresina, Switzerland, July 2022. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters

Invertebrates living in the cool meltwater rivers of the European Alps could lose most of their habitat and disappear, as the mountain range’s glaciers melt at an unprecedented rate due to climate change, according to a study.

Although they are often overlooked, these animals are crucial for alpine ecosystems.

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