Kilimanjaro's melting snows defy equatorial logic

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is losing its iconic snows at an alarming rate, despite its location near the equator. These ancient ice fields, remnants of cooler times, are shrinking rapidly due to global warming. Since 1912, over 80 percent of the ice cover has vanished, with significant acceleration in recent decades. Scientists estimate the remaining ice could disappear entirely by 2033 if current trends continue.