For millions of years, Earth’s glaciers have been at the heart of our planet’s water cycle.

From the peaks of the Himalayas to the icy cliffs of Patagonia, meltwater from glaciers carves valleys… feeds mighty rivers… and provides half of the world’s population with water for drinking, farming and hydro power. 

But something has been changing. Glaciers are melting faster than ever, and the results can be devastating. 

Sea-level rise is slowly but steadily putting coastal communities underwater, while those dependent on meltwater flows may experience droughts or even deadly landslides. 

The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “Glacier Preservation” – and what better occasion to donate to EDF and all our work that can help preserve Earth’s glaciers for generations to come?  

To save our glaciers, we must drastically reduce global warming – and fast. EDF research has shown that the best and most effective way to do that is by slashing methane pollution.

To understand why, there are just 2 facts you need to know about methane:

1. 1. Methane is an ultra-potent greenhouse gas – over 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

1. 2. Methane is a short-lived pollutant that breaks down much faster than carbon dioxide.

Because methane is so potent, it fuels about 30% of today’s global warming. Even though it breaks down faster, its near-term impact is far more intense. 

But because it's short-lived, if we act now, we can prevent new methane emissions from replacing the pollution that’s already fading—giving us a real shot at protecting Earth’s glaciers before it’s too late. 

And that makes curbing methane pollution the fastest way to slow global warming, and our best chance to preserve Earth’s glaciers.

In honor of World Water Day, please chip in whatever you can. Our glaciers have a long history, but their future is in our hands.

Thank you for everything you do,

Sam Parry
Director, Membership

P.S. EDF was one of the first organizations to highlight the importance of methane action nearly two decades ago, and we will continue to lead the way. Please donate now so we can keep doing what we do best: finding solutions through science and fighting for them in the real world.