European Parliament 5 July 2012, Written question E-006732/12 Angelika Werthmann (ALDE) to the Commission. Melting of glaciers in the Alps

Question for written answer E-006732/12 to the Commission Angelika Werthmann (ALDE) (5 July 2012) Subject: Melting of glaciers in the Alps Glaciers in the Alps have been melting at an alarming rate for decades. This will have a serious impact on the environment, since glaciers store water, act as a brake on precipitation and reduce rockfalls and landslips.