Remaining African glaciers to disappear by 2025
Research confirms that Africa, despite its minimal CO2 emissions, is likely to be hardest hit by global warming.
Clear evidence is emerging that rising air temperature is the cause behind the rapid demise of Africa's glaciers, which is likely to have completely disappeared by 2025.
25th May 2006
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Research by UK and Ugandan scientists found that between 1985 and 2003, the area covered by glaciers was reduced by 50%. This is equivalent to a reduction and retreat of some glaciers with as much as 10 meters per year.
As the tropical ice fields disappear, the wildlife and fragile eco-systems they support will slowly die and disappear together with the glaciers.
Local tribes will also be affected as tourism, a significant income for many, may dwindle as quickly as the supply of drinking water, together with the ability to grow sufficient crops and raise livestock.
