Vanishing glaciers atop Germany's highest mountain prompted the start of demolition operations of a ski lift Friday, as global warming reshapes the Alps.
A ski slope down the Schneeferner glacier on the Zugspitze mountain has melted away, leading the lift operator to begin dismantling the structure after more than 50 years of service.
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