Nepal Faces Devastating Glacial Floods Despite Negligible Carbon Emissions
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A massive glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas triggered a violent surge through the Lhende Khola river, flooding into the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The disaster highlights Nepal's extreme vulnerability to climate-driven events despite contributing almost nothing to global greenhouse gas emissions. The country, nestled in the high Himalayas, bears catastrophic consequences of climate change largely caused by industrialized nations. This stark contrast between minimal emissions and severe climate costs underscores the deep inequity faced by vulnerable nations like Nepal.
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