Grist iconGristAug 29, 2026

How rising temperatures likely contributed to Nepal’s deadly flood

Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.

How rising temperatures likely contributed to Nepal’s deadly flood

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