Which is true of the Peyto and an other alpine glaciers?
A) glaciers in the mountains of North America have gained on average more than 50 per year from the 1950s to today.
B) 39% of global sea level rise is coming from the melting of Alaskan glaciers.
C) Peyto Glacier has retreated most years since 1965.
D) forecasts are for increased ice accumulation with global warming as more moisture becomes available to the atmosphere.
E) all Alaska glaciers gained mass since 1985.
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