Carlos Welsh

Sparse trees seen near Orizaba Peak in Mexico

As Mexico’s last glaciers melt, communities that depend on mountain springs scramble to find solutions

Climate Change

Today, there’s only one glacier left on Mexico’s tallest mountain. It’s called Jamapa. And scientists say that as much as 60% of it has melted. Until recently, experts estimated that it had maybe just 40 years left. But now, they say it will disappear within the decade.