Scientists Tracking Melting Glaciers for Nearly Half a Century Highlight Accelerating Ice Loss

Health and science authorities are highlighting new developments in their field. The update comes amid ongoing research and monitoring efforts to address public health and scientific advances.

PBS News Hour profiled a family of scientists who have monitored Andean glaciers since the late 1970s finding rates of ice loss have increased dramatically recently.

Created by Ayen Stabel.

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/june-22-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode