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Ski lift demolition begins as glacier vanishes on Germany’s highest peak

Retreating glaciers atop Germany's highest mountain led crews to begin demolishing a ski lift Friday, a sign of how warming temperatures are reshaping the Alps.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 1:52 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Crews began dismantling a ski lift Friday after glaciers on Germany's highest mountain receded, officials said. The removal reflects the broader impact of global warming on the Alpine landscape.