Environment & Energy

Billions Rely on Himalayan Glaciers for Water. But They're Disappearing.

“This is the climate crisis you haven’t heard of.”

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More than 1.9 billion people rely on the water that flows from the glaciers, whether for drinking, agriculture, energy, or other purposes. As the region warms, critical rivers and groundwater sources could eventually dry up, which could trigger conflicts, undermine economies, and spur mass migration, the report argues.

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