Hindu Kush Himalayas Glacier Melting Rate Doubles Since 2000, Report Finds
A new report by ICIMOD reveals that the rate of glacier melting across the Hindu Kush Himalayas has doubled since 2000, highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change on the region.
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