Himalayan glaciers face catastrophic loss due to global warming.
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 from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. The report warns 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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- Rising Temperatures Speeding Up Himalayan Glacier Loss The New York Times
- Himalayan glaciers at risk of losing up to 80% of their volume by end of century: Study CNA
- Himalayan Glaciers Could Lose 80% Of Their Volume By 2100 KTBS
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