Peru's Water Reserves Plummet as Glaciers Melt at Alarming Rate
Peru has lost 56% of its tropical glaciers in the last six decades due to climate change, according to a government inventory. The melting glaciers have led to the formation of new mountain lagoons, which pose a risk of overflowing and flooding. The report also highlights the loss of water reserves, as almost 20 million Peruvians rely on water from the glaciers. The Environment Minister calls for measures to reduce pollution, increase green areas, and recognize the importance of the mountain ecosystem.