ScienceAccelerating Himalayan glacier melt puts India’s economy at risk
A new study says Himalayan glaciers are losing ice 65% faster than a decade ago, threatening India’s water resources, economy and communities. Retreating glaciers, unstable permafrost and slopes could fuel cascading disasters, while Himalayan water resources support about 20% of India’s GDP.
Accelerating Himalayan glacier melt puts India’s economy at risk
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