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Glacial Floods and Global Responsibility | Auckland News
A catastrophic glacial flood unleashed by melting ice from Langtang Lirung has devastated Nepal and Tibet, swallowing villages, cutting off communication, and leaving families in anguish — including New Zealanders on pilgrimage. Scientists blame climate change fueled by global emissions, even as Nepal, one of the world’s lowest polluters, bears the brunt due to its geography and deforestation. Vigils in New Zealand honor the missing, reminding us of deep ties forged through Sir Edmund Hillary’s Everest climb. This disaster is a stark wake-up call: developed nations must act now — not just for…
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