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world-news13 days ago•36 min saved

Himalayan glacier melt accelerates, ICIMOD warns of downstream risks as Nepal floods loom

ICIMOD reports Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers are melting at double the rate since 2000, with up to 27 metres of ice lost since 1975, threatening meltwater for nearly two billion people downstream and highlighting the role of glacial avalanches in the Nepal floods.

via Hindustan Times|

#glacial-avalanche #glacier-loss #hindu-kush-himalayas

environment9 months ago•3 min saved

Earth Faces Peak Glacier Loss of 3,000 Annually by Midcentury

A study warns that thousands of glaciers could vanish annually by the end of the century due to global warming, with the number potentially reaching 4,000 per year under worst-case scenarios, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action to prevent significant environmental and local impacts.

via ScienceAlert|

#climate-change #environment #glacier-loss