Good morning, this is Michelle, and following the dramatic scenes this week of the Himalayan glacier avalanche, we’re asking what this has to do with climate change.
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⚠️ An icy mess...
The collapse of a glacier in Northern India on Sunday has left experts wondering if climate change is behind this tragedy. And if it is, will we see more in the future? Glaciologists in Switzerland consulting with India’s government tell us what they know so far.
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🎧 ‘You’re on mute!’
States will have to make do with Covid restrictions and hold climate preparatory negotiations online for the UN’s climate change summit. This is what secretary-general Antonio Guterres has recommended, but some developing countries are concerned about the logistics.
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Here's what else is happening
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Home to thousands of glaciers, the Himalayas
are the world’s third largest deposit of ice and snow after Antarctica and the Arctic. They have been retreating at an alarming rate, losing twice as much ice every year since the beginning of the century. This increases the risks of glaciers calving, causing floods or avalanches. Also, for millions of people relying on glacier water for drinking, agriculture, sanitation and energy, this poses a threat to their livelihood.
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