Himalayan Glaciers at Risk of Significant Melting Due to Climate Change
TL;DR
Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t sharply reduced, according to a report. The report warned that flash floods and avalanches would grow more likely in coming years, and that the availability of fresh water could be curtailed for nearly 2 billion people who live downstream of 12 rivers that originate in the mountains.
Topics:worldenvironment#climate-change#cryosphere#environment#fresh-water#global-warming#himalayan-glaciers
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