Himalayan glacier thinning: Clear and present danger of outburst floods

Himalayan glacier thinning: Clear and present danger of outburst floods

The formation of new glacial lakes and expansion of existing ones in the Himalayas can potentially release catastrophic volumes of water and trigger glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), says a new study. GLOFs are natural disasters which can cause devastating impacts downstream, including loss of lives, infrastructure damage, and economic loss. Mongabay India writer Mudassir Kuloo reports how the changing climate has increased glacier thinning and heterogeneous mass loss globally.  

by Trans World Features June 23, 2023

India-Pakistan Water Management: Thirsty Nations

India-Pakistan Water Management: Thirsty Nations

India and Pakistan can better manage water resources to reduce impacts of climate disasters. Raksha Kumar, Khuldune Shahid and Ghulam Mustafa report from across the border 

by Trans World Features January 07, 2023

The Harvest Shall Come

The Harvest Shall Come

Farmers from USA to India adapt to the global challenge of climate change. Renee Hickman from Missouri and Tanushree Sen from West Bengal report

by Trans World Features/IBNS June 09, 2017

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