Melting Everest glaciers
China warns of danger of melting Everest glaciers
BEIJING (Reuters) -
Global warming is shrinking glaciers on the Tibet side of
Mount Everest faster than ever, putting world water supplies at risk, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
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Chinese scientists researching the world's tallest peak, which China refers to by its Tibetan name, "Qomolangma," had found clear evidence of increasing glacial melting, Xinhua said.
"Global warming has resulted in glaciers melting fast in the Mount Qomolangma area ... threatening the balance of global water resources," it said.
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BEIJING (Reuters) -
Global warming is shrinking glaciers on the Tibet side of
Mount Everest faster than ever, putting world water supplies at risk, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
ADVERTISEMENT
Chinese scientists researching the world's tallest peak, which China refers to by its Tibetan name, "Qomolangma," had found clear evidence of increasing glacial melting, Xinhua said.
"Global warming has resulted in glaciers melting fast in the Mount Qomolangma area ... threatening the balance of global water resources," it said.
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