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Glacier's Fury: Swiss Village Buried, One Missing! Glacier's Fury: Swiss Village Buried, One Missing! A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps has buried parts of the village of Blatten, leaving one person missing and causing widespread devastation. The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, sending a torrent of ice, mud, and rock cascading down the mountainside. The village, already evacuated earlier this month due to the risk of a rockslide, was overwhelmed by the sheer force of the glacier's collapse. Drone footage reveals a landscape transformed – a vast expanse of mud and debris covering much of the village and its surrounding area. "We've lost our village," a distraught Mayor Matthias Bellwald shared during a press conference. "The village is under rubble. We will rebuild." Authorities estimate that millions of cubic meters of rock and soil have tumbled down the mountain. While one per...

Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Climate Risks as Early as 1954, Reveals “Smoking Gun” Evidence  Recent document discoveries provide undeniable evidence that the fossil fuel industry was aware of the risks posed by climate change as early as 1954. Despite this knowledge, these companies failed to act, prioritizing profits over the planet’s future. Restoring Rainforests and Combating Climate Change in the UK In a bid to combat climate change, the UK’s National Trust has launched an ambitious project to restore ancient rainforests in Devon. By planting 100,000 trees across Arlington Court, Exmoor, Woolacombe, and Hartland, the Trust aims to revive temperate rainforests that once thrived in Britain but now cover only 1% of the country. This initiative, supported by HSBC UK, Utility Warehouse, and the Plant a Tree fund, aligns with the goal of planting 20 million trees by 2030. Alarming Environmental Updates Around the Globe From record-breaking heatwaves to unprecedented climate shifts...