Italy and Switzerland have redrawn their shared border in the Alps, a decision compelled by climate change. Historically, the two European countries have used glaciers in the shadow of the Matterhorn mountain peak as their frontiers, but the glaciers are rapidly shrinking due to climate change.
The changes, proposed in 2023, were ratified by Switzerland Friday, Bloomberg reported, with Italy expected to follow suit.
The decision affects the border around the Zermatt ski resort, a popular tourist destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. READ FULL ARTICLE