A Third of the Himalayan Glaciers Will Melt by the End of the Century

At least one-third of the Himalayan glaciers, among the world’s most vital water resources, are projected to melt by the end of the century even if the most ambitions steps to halt global warming are achieved, a new report finds.

And if nothing is done, with green house gas emissions continuing at pace, that loss could rise to two-thirds by 2100, says the report, "The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment.

At least one-third of the Himalayan glaciers, among the world’s most vital water resources, are projected to melt by the end of the century even if the most ambitions steps to halt global warming are achieved, a new report finds. And if nothing is done, with green house gas emissions continuing at pace, that loss could rise to two-thirds by 2100, says the report, "The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment.