Alpine ecosystems to suffer as climate change places species under serious threat

Data show that global warming has led to unprecedented temperatures across Europe in recent years, including the Alps. Picture: David Keane

Species that are vital to ecosystems will come under serious threat in Alpine regions as glaciers retreat due to climate change, scientists have calculated.

Data show that global warming has led to unprecedented temperatures across Europe in recent years, including the Alps. Last year was the second warmest ever for Europe, while the summer was its hottest at just under 1.5C above the recent average.