Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer

Slovenia's Triglav glacier has completely melted, marking a significant loss due to climate change. The glacier, which had already shrunk drastically over the decades, lost its last remnants this summer. Researchers noted that the glacier's decline accelerated in recent years, coinciding with record heatwaves across Europe. The glacier's disappearance is seen as a cultural and environmental loss for Slovenia, as it held importance in national identity and climate data. While Triglav has lost its ice, some ice remains in caves beneath it, and another glacier nearby is expected to last a few more years. Experts emphasize the urgent need to address climate change as its impacts become increasingly visible.