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Himalayan glaciers melting twice as fast, threatening billions: Report

Himalayan glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. Ice loss has nearly doubled since 2000. This region holds vital ice reserves for Asia. A third of this ice is highly vulnerable to warming. Urgent action is needed to monitor and adapt to this unfolding crisis. Cuts to black-carbon emissions are also urged.

21 Mar 2026 10:06 am