The Inquiry
Are the Himalayan glaciers at a tipping point?
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The Himalayan glaciers are melting more rapidly as global temperatures rise, raising concerns about the future of ecosystems and communities across the Himalayan mountain range. Glaciers store more than two thirds of the world’s freshwater and help regulate global temperatures by reflecting the sun’s rays.
Across South Asia, melting ice is contributing to the formation of unstable glacial lakes…