Iceland inaugurates a glacier graveyard with 15 headstones for lost glaciers, emphasizing their vanishing rate and the need for climate action.
Iceland has launched the world's first global glacier graveyard near Reykjavik to emphasize the severe impact of climate change on glaciers. Featuring 15 ice headstones created by sculptor Ottó Magnússon, the site commemorates numerous glaciers lost since 2000, with predictions that half will vanish by 2100. The unveiling coincided with the upcoming International Year of Glaciers' Preservation in 2025, highlighting the urgent need for climate action.
September 07, 2024
3 Articles