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Greenhouse Gases to Worsen Extreme Flooding in the Central Himalayas
Rising greenhouse gas emissions could boost extreme floods in the Central Himalayas by up to 84% by 2100, threatening communities and economies in Nepal and India.
How Cleaner Air Can Save the Himalayas
Explore the profound impact of reduced air pollution on the Himalayan glaciers during the COVID-19 lockdown. Uncover the link between cleaner air, reduced snowmelt, and the potential salvation of vital water resources for billions in Asia.
Non-uniformity of Himalayas trigger major tremors
Scientists in India found that Himalayas are not uniform and assume different physical and mechanical properties (a property present in crystals called anisotropy) in...
Himalayas pollution dates back to Industrial revolution
Even before men set foot on the Himalayas, Human beings are known to have polluted the tallest mountain peak. The Himalayas is said to...
Mountains are Warming Faster Than the Rest of the World
Mountains across the globe are currently warming significantly faster than nearby lowland areas. According to a major global review, this accelerated heating...
MW Kalai-II Hydropower Project Sparks Outrage Over Critically Endangered White-Bellied Heron
India's EAC recommends clearance for Arunachal's 1,200-MW Kalai-II hydropower project despite EIA ignoring critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat. Conservationists demand urgent review amid Lohit River threats.
Mountains Facing Rapid Climate Change
Mountains worldwide are warming faster than surrounding lowlands, a phenomenon called elevation-dependent climate change (EDCC). This intensifies environmental shifts at higher altitudes,...
The Ganges River Is Drying Faster Than Ever
The Ganges River, lifeline for hundreds of millions in South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists call unprecedented. Climate change, erratic...
Accelerated Glacier Melting in High Mountain Asia Linked to Monsoon Shifts
High Mountain Asia, often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast glaciers, is losing more than 22 gigatons of...
Asia Warming Nearly Twice as Fast as Global Average, WMO Warns
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the rest of the planet, leading to a sharp surge in extreme weather events....
