The climate crisis is rapidly melting Mount Kenya glaciers, posing a serious threat to ecosystems, water sources, and local communities. As the climate crisis intensifies, these glaciers are disappearing faster than ever, impacting biodiversity and regional weather patterns. Urgent action is needed to mitigate the effects of this environmental emergency. Learn more about how the climate crisis is accelerating the loss of Mount Kenya glaciers and what steps can help combat this growing concern.
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00:00A powerful symbol of Africa's natural beauty is disappearing before our eyes.
00:11The glaciers of Mount Kenya, once a pristine crown of ice, are rapidly vanishing and experts
00:17warn they could be gone by 2030.
00:19For nearly 25 years, Charles Kibaki Moshri has guided hikers to Mount Kenya's ice peak.
00:29But today, what was once a landscape of shimmery white is giving away to exposed brown rock.
00:38The iconic Louise Glacier has lost 90% of its volume since 1934.
00:42Where thick ice caves once stood, only few blocks remain.
00:49Those colors of the white snow, the ice would make the mountain very, very beautiful.
00:57According to UNESCO, rising global temperatures are to blame.
01:03The warning of the Indian Ocean has disrupted snowfall patterns, leaving the glaciers exposed to sun.
01:26The loss of glacier ice is also affecting local rivers, putting pressure on farmers,
01:39wildlife and communities who rely on Mount Kenya's waters.
01:45In response, young Kenyans are planting trees to help preserve the snow line, a noble effort
01:50that experts may say only slows the inevitable.
02:20Mount Kenya's melting glaciers stand as a stark reminder of our planet's changing climate.
02:39While these ice peaks may soon disappear, the fight for environmental preservation continues.
02:45Whether through tree plantations, sustainable living or global cooperation,
02:49there's still time to protect what remains of our world's natural wonders.