What is happening to Kilimanjaro's icecap?

According to the United Nations Environment Program, Kilimanjaro's icecap receded 55% between 1962 and 2000. The mountain has lost 82% of its icecap since it was first surveyed in 1912. The glaciers are vanishing due to regional warming, most likely caused by deforestation and global warming. It is widely believed that the icecap will disappear entirely by 2015, so be sure to climb before it does!